Question 1

Tilly has a lot of control over the tasks and procedures needed to carry out her responsibilities. Tilly has competence.

Accepted Answer

Having control over tasks and procedures indicates autonomy, not necessarily competence, which refers to having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to perform a task effectively.

Question 2

One way to improve your political effectiveness is to build support for your ideas.

Accepted Answer

Building support for your ideas is a key factor in political effectiveness as it helps to gather like-minded individuals who can collectively advocate for a cause or policy change. Without the support of others, it can be difficult to enact change or make progress in the political sphere.

Question 3

Adam's strategy is termed bargaining.

Accepted Answer

Bargaining is a negotiation process between two or more parties to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Without context, it's unclear if Adam's strategy involves negotiation or another approach.

Question 4

Because she is working in an environment that emphasizes employee empowerment, Ellen feels better about herself and has more confidence that she can do a good job. This suggests that she has a sense of impact.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Managers who control resources that are valued by others, or who are perceived to be in positions of dominance, use a greater variety of influence tactics.

Accepted Answer

This statement is supported by research on influence tactics. Managers who possess resources or have perceived dominance are more likely to use a range of tactics to exert influence over others.

Question 6

Political behaviour describes behaviours outside one's specified job requirements.

Accepted Answer

Political behaviour refers to activities that are not officially required as part of one's job responsibilities but instead reflect an individual's initiative in influencing organizational goals and decision-making processes.

Question 7

A recent Canadian study found that two-thirds of university students experienced some form of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Students, two-thirds of post-secondary students experienced sexual harassment.

Question 8

Donny is in the habit of offering his co-workers favours if they support him during staff meetings. This is known as an exchange tactic.

Accepted Answer

This statement describes an exchange tactic, in which an individual offers something in return for support or cooperation.

Question 9

Unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favours, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is termed sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, as defined by most legal systems and workplace policies.

Question 10

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment can occur in any position of power, including a subordinate harassing a supervisor. Power dynamics and consent are important factors in determining if an action constitutes sexual harassment.

Question 11

David is using the reasoned approach.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incomplete and lacks context to determine if David is using a reasoned approach.

Question 12

Carol is trying to form a coalition.

Accepted Answer

Carol is trying to form a coalition, which means she is trying to gather support from other people or groups in order to achieve a common goal.

Question 13

Politicking is created because of a climate of ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

Politicking often arises when there is unclear decision making or undefined roles within an organization, creating an environment where individuals vie for power and influence through strategic maneuvering and manipulation.

Question 14

If a person is not pressured to perform a sex act, sexual harassment has not occurred.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment can occur even if there is no explicit pressure or threat of consequences. Unwelcome sexual advances, comments, or behavior can create a hostile or offensive work environment and can qualify as sexual harassment. It is important to understand and recognize the different forms of sexual harassment in order to create a safe and respectful workplace for all.

Question 15

Regardless of the direction of influence, the most popular power tactic is the use of rational persuasion.

Accepted Answer

According to research, rational persuasion is indeed the most popular power tactic used by individuals to influence others, regardless of the direction of influence.

Question 16

Knowing the tasks and procedures necessary for carrying out a particular job gives an employee empowerment; they have a sense of meaning in their job.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Sexual harassment is a power abuse.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment is a form of power abuse because it usually involves one person with more power (such as a supervisor or someone in a position of authority) using that power to intimidate, control, or manipulate another person. This is why sexual harassment is often linked to issues of workplace harassment, where power dynamics are at play.

Question 18

Whenever Jim's boss meets with some opposition from staff members, he quickly reminds them that he is indeed the boss and thus he has the authority to make the request that he is making. Jim's boss is using legitimacy influence tactic.

Accepted Answer

Jim's boss is using legitimacy influence tactic by reminding the staff members about his authority as the boss.

Question 19

The degree of employee empowerment can be determined by measuring the employee's sense of self-determination.

Accepted Answer

The level of employee empowerment can be determined by measuring the degree of an employee's sense of autonomy or self-determination, i.e., the extent to which they believe they have control over their work and decision-making processes. Therefore, Option A is correct.

Question 20

Legitimate political behaviour refers to actions that are specified in one's formal job description.

Accepted Answer

Legitimate political behaviour refers to actions that are within the norms and rules of the organization, but not necessarily specified in one's formal job description. These actions may include networking, forming alliances, and advocating for one's ideas within the framework of the organization's rules and policies.

Quiz 8: Power and Politics