Question 1

Outright lies may be an example of:

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A)  currying favour.
B)  impression management.
C)  self-serving behaviours.
D)  ethical dilemmas.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A product that is in high demand but is difficult to supply is:

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A)  scarce.
B)  non-substitutable.
C)  valuable.
D)  important.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Shellie is avoiding ________ by developing relationships with multiple suppliers rather than give her business to only one.

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A)  knowledge
B)  power
C)  dependency
D)  independenceE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The threat of writing somebody out of your will is a demonstration of politics in action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dependency can be limited by:

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A)  exerting power over others.
B)  establishing a knowledge source.
C)  creating alternative sources of supply.
D)  spending financial resources.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Exchange is the power tactic that uses flattery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Your colleagues at work are constantly talking about the company's vice president.He is feared throughout the organisation as a ruthless man who is not to be antagonised.It is necessary for you to bring him a report and you are very nervous about having to deal with him. One of the vice president's major bases of power seems to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward.
B)  coercive.
C)  expert.
D)  referent.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a power tactic?

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A)  rational persuasion
B)  personal appeals
C)  ingratiation
D)  legitimate coercionE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Many managers agree that political behaviour is both:

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A)  ethical and necessary.
B)  advantageous and disadvantageous.
C)  overt and rampant.
D)  adequate and unsatisfactory.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The power that the dean has been granted by the University over the faculty is termed ________ power.

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A)  legitimate
B)  coercive
C)  reward
D)  expertE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What are defensive behaviours?

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Question 13

An individual could be subjected to sexual harassment perpetrated by:

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A)  a subordinate.
B)  a co-worker.
C)  a supervisor.
D)  all of the above.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Dave is an HR manager who is attempting to introduce a new coaching program into his organisation.He is aware that John,an executive manager,highly values the development of leadership qualities within his staff. If Dave appeals to John by suggesting that the coaching program can be of great assistance in developing leadership,Dave is using:

Accepted Answer

A)  personal appeals.
B)  ingratiation.
C)  consultation.
D)  inspirational appeals.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of an impression management technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  favours
B)  exemplification
C)  flattery
D)  mirroringE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The more a resource has no viable substitutes,the more power the control over that resource provides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The more an organisation ________,the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Accepted Answer

A)  mistreats employees
B)  appraises an individual immediately following performance
C)  emphasises an overall performance measure
D)  uses subjective criteria in appraisalE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Unwelcome advances,requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affect an individual's employment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal.
B)  abuse of power.
C)  sexual harassment.
D)  all of the above.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Those who are powerful,articulate and persuasive are most vulnerable to ethical lapses because they are likely to be able to get away with unethical practices successfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The power a person receives as a result of a position on the organisational chart is known as ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive
B)  reward
C)  expert
D)  legitimateE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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