Question 1

Logrolling is the:

Accepted Answer

Logrolling refers to the practice of building a coalition of individuals who support each other's proposals. This often involves making deals and exchanging favors to gain support for one's own proposal or agenda. It is commonly used in politics and can also be seen in other areas of decision-making, including business and organizational settings.

Question 2

Which one of the following is a source of organizational power?

Accepted Answer

Control of budgets and resources is a source of organizational power as it enables individuals to make decisions regarding the allocation and use of financial and material resources within an organization, which can have a significant impact on the success of the organization. Vision setting, work experience, and risk appetite may also be important factors, but they are not sources of organizational power in and of themselves.

Question 3

Which one of the following is a source of organizational power?

Accepted Answer

Formal authority is a source of organizational power, as it refers to the power that an individual has by virtue of their position or role in the organization. This includes the ability to make decisions, allocate resources, and influence the behavior of others within the organization. Vision setting, risk appetite, and work experience are not typically considered sources of organizational power.

Question 4

Ultimately,power to change within an organization comes from:

Accepted Answer

Power to change within an organization ultimately comes from people who voluntarily agree to comply with a leader's proposals. This can include employees, stakeholders, and other members of the organization who are invested in its success. While change can also be driven by external pressures or crises, sustained change and transformation requires buy-in and support from those within the organization. Union leaders may play a role in advocating for change, but their direct participation in the decision-making process will depend on the specific organization and its structure. Changing the organizational architecture every two years is not a feasible or sustainable approach to driving change as it can lead to instability, confusion, and uncertainty among employees and stakeholders.

Question 5

Effective leadership requires the proper use of symbols.Which of these is a symbol used to inform employees what is valued in the company?

Accepted Answer

A formal creed is a symbol used to inform employees what is valued in the company. A creed is a statement of principles and beliefs that guides the actions and decisions of an organization. It communicates the company's core values and sets expectations for employee behavior. Nepotism, logrolling, and reneging are all behaviors or actions that do not necessarily communicate what is valued in the company.

Question 6

J.L.Pratt noted of the old General Motors that,"When one of them had a project,why he would get the vote of his fellow members,if they would vote for his project,he would vote for theirs." This is called:

Accepted Answer

Logrolling is the trading of favors or votes among members of a group or organization in order to achieve a common goal or objective. In the case of the old General Motors, it seems that the members would agree to support each other's projects in exchange for support of their own projects, which is an example of logrolling. The other options, hypertension, reneging, and proposal marketing, are not correct in this context.

Question 7

If a manager has the right to fire,promote,and compensate an employee,the employee obviously has an economic incentive to comply with the manager's wishes.Which of the following potential sources of power is described by this statement?

Accepted Answer

This statement describes formal authority, which is a potential source of power where someone has the right to make decisions and give orders based on their position in an organization. In this case, the manager's authority to fire, promote, and compensate employees gives them power over the employee's economic incentives.

Question 8

In his famous Fortune magazine article,Wheat listed "what it takes" to become a great leader.Which of the following is not on his list?

Accepted Answer

Wheat did not include "Don't let the facts get in your way" as one of the characteristics of a great leader. In fact, relying on facts and being accountable is essential for effective leadership. The other options - A, B, and D - are all included in Wheat's list of qualities for great leaders.

Question 9

Which one of the following is a source of organizational power?

Accepted Answer

Having close friends and allies within an organization can provide an individual with informal power, as these relationships can be leveraged to influence decisions, gain support, and access information.

Question 10

Symbols used by the leaders in an organization are unlikely to be effective in motivating employees to take particular actions unless reinforced by:

Accepted Answer

The reward system is the most likely factor that can reinforce the symbols used by leaders in an organization to motivate employees. The reward system is what employees usually associate with motivation, and if the symbols introduced by the leaders are reinforced by rewards, employees are more likely to take specific actions. The shareholders, government, and board of directors may not directly impact employee motivation through symbols used by leaders. Thus, A is the correct answer.

Question 11

The CEO of a company repeatedly highlighted the performance of its rivals before introducing a proposal that required a major change in the organizational architecture.This implies that in marketing his proposal,he:

Accepted Answer

By highlighting the performance of rivals before introducing a major change proposal, the CEO aimed to emphasize a sense of urgency or crisis that necessitates the proposed change, rather than engaging in unethical practices, using force, or merely relying on reputation.

Question 12

One way to market a proposal for a new business venture,especially when architectural changes are ruled out and the opposition seems strong is to:

Accepted Answer

By emphasizing the level of crisis that exists within the firm, the proposal may be seen as a solution to the problems faced by the organization, making it more appealing to the opposition. This approach can create a sense of urgency and highlight the benefits that the new business venture could bring to the company. The other options are either unethical or counterproductive.

Question 13

Which of these is a drawback of logrolling?

Accepted Answer

Once you support someone's proposal through logrolling, there is a possibility that they may not support your proposal in return. This can be a significant drawback as it can leave you without the necessary support to pass your own proposal.

Question 14

Sometimes a person has a number of successes and people tend to think that this manager always presents good new proposals for ratification.If the same manager does not work hard at proposal design or marketing,it implies that she is:

Accepted Answer

The fact that the manager has a reputation for presenting successful proposals suggests that she is relying on that reputation to carry her through rather than putting in effort towards proposal design or marketing.

Question 15

For an employee (agent)with formal leadership assignments or title,specific knowledge can be:

Accepted Answer

Specific knowledge can give an employee with formal leadership assignments or title a significant source of power in ratification of proposals, as they have expertise in the area and can provide valuable insights and recommendations.

Question 16

An individual can sometimes create power by developing a service or product that becomes important to other people within the organization.What is the source of organizational power for this individual?

Accepted Answer

The individual's power comes from control over the key resource of the service or product that is important to others within the organization. By controlling access to this valuable resource, the individual can exert influence over others and gain power within the organization. Control over specific information (B) may also be a source of power, but it is not mentioned in the context of this scenario. Formal authority (C) refers to power that comes from one's official title or position within the organization, which is not relevant in this case. Nepotism (D) refers to favoritism shown to family members or friends, which is not related to the creation of a service or product within an organization.

Question 17

The ability of a leader to control the distribution and use of resources inside a corporation provides that leader with:

Accepted Answer

By controlling the distribution and use of resources, a leader has the power to introduce change within the organization. This may involve reallocating resources to new projects or initiatives, or implementing new policies and procedures that align with the leader's vision for the company's future. Ultimately, the ability to control resources is a key tool for driving organizational change and achieving strategic goals. The other choices listed do not necessarily follow from this power, and may require additional authority or decision-making mechanisms.

Question 18

A logroll refers to a(n):

Accepted Answer

Logrolling is a practice where individuals or groups agree to support each other's proposals, even if they are indifferent to them, in order to achieve their own goals.

Quiz 20: Leadership: Motivating Change Within Organizations

Logrolling is the:

Which one of the following is a source of organizational power?

Which one of the following is a source of organizational power?

Ultimately,power to change within an organization comes from:

Effective leadership requires the proper use of symbols.Which of these is a symbol used to inform employees what is valued in the company?

J.L.Pratt noted of the old General Motors that,"When one of them had a project,why he would get the vote of his fellow members,if they would vote for his project,he would vote for theirs." This is called:

If a manager has the right to fire,promote,and compensate an employee,the employee obviously has an economic incentive to comply with the manager's wishes.Which of the following potential sources of power is described by this statement?

In his famous Fortune magazine article,Wheat listed "what it takes" to become a great leader.Which of the following is not on his list?

Which one of the following is a source of organizational power?

Symbols used by the leaders in an organization are unlikely to be effective in motivating employees to take particular actions unless reinforced by:

The CEO of a company repeatedly highlighted the performance of its rivals before introducing a proposal that required a major change in the organizational architecture.This implies that in marketing his proposal,he:

One way to market a proposal for a new business venture,especially when architectural changes are ruled out and the opposition seems strong is to:

Which of these is a drawback of logrolling?

Sometimes a person has a number of successes and people tend to think that this manager always presents good new proposals for ratification.If the same manager does not work hard at proposal design or marketing,it implies that she is:

For an employee (agent) with formal leadership assignments or title,specific knowledge can be:

An individual can sometimes create power by developing a service or product that becomes important to other people within the organization.What is the source of organizational power for this individual?

The ability of a leader to control the distribution and use of resources inside a corporation provides that leader with:

A logroll refers to a(n) :