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Conflict Management in Corporations Study

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What type of power is most important for getting favorable outcomes according to the text?

Political power (correct)

Legitimate power

Referent power

Expert power

What does the text suggest is the key to effective decisions?

Formal authority

Buy-in from those with power (correct)

Technical expertise

Consensus among all stakeholders

What is the relationship between the formal and political systems of an organization?

The formal system is the skeleton and the political system is the musculature (correct)

The formal system and political system are equally important for organizational functioning

The formal system is dominant and the political system is secondary

The formal system and political system are completely separate

What is the main purpose of the political system in an organization according to the text?

To facilitate the achievement of favorable outcomes for specific groups or individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of informal networks in the political system of an organization according to the text?

Informal networks are a key element of the political system Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall perspective on the political system presented in the text?

The political system is a crucial and integral part of organizational functioning Signup and view all the answers

Who are typically the most powerful individuals and groups within organizations?

The individuals and groups with the strongest social connections Signup and view all the answers

What are the key indicators of influence mentioned in the text?

The individual's social connections and ability to leverage them for influence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries' book

The psychological aspects of leadership and the dynamics of power Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Ronald S. Burt's work on social networks and their effect on intraorganizational competition?

The effect of social networks and connections on intraorganizational competition Signup and view all the answers

What type of power is primarily discussed in the text?

Reward power Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key element of organizational politics?

Cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What type of power does the text suggest is important for exerting influence upward in an organization?

Expert power Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of power is NOT mentioned in the text?

Informational power Signup and view all the answers

Organizations are primarily described as:

Both strategic designs and political systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as a key element of organizational politics in the text?

Compromise Signup and view all the answers