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Which of the following statements about the conflict optimum is true?
Which of the following statements about the conflict optimum is true?
- Both too little and too much organizational conflict may cause inertia
- Chronic organizational conflict slows down the decision-making process
- Chronic organizational conflict undermines trust
- All of the above are true (correct)
Which of the following statement(s) about the pluralistic view on organizations is true?
Which of the following statement(s) about the pluralistic view on organizations is true?
- The pluralistic perspective views organizations as an arena with multiple stakeholders, who may have conflicting interests (correct)
- The pluralistic perspective views organizations as a harmonic social system, with shared goals and values, instrumental for achieving goals
- The pluralistic perspective is also known as the Machiavellian perspective
- None of the above is true
At the ... conflict stage in Pondy’s model, each subunit begins to define why the conflict is emerging and to analyse the events that have led up to it.
At the ... conflict stage in Pondy’s model, each subunit begins to define why the conflict is emerging and to analyse the events that have led up to it.
- Latent
- Perceived (correct)
- Felt
- Manifest
Which of the following situations is likely to have the highest conflict potential?
Which of the following situations is likely to have the highest conflict potential?
Which of the following is likely to decrease the conflict potential between different sub- units in an organization?
Which of the following is likely to decrease the conflict potential between different sub- units in an organization?
Which of the following is NOT a source of conflict?
Which of the following is NOT a source of conflict?
Which of the following refers to ‘’influencing’’?
Which of the following refers to ‘’influencing’’?
When someone within an organization is unwilling to share unique and relevant information, which political tactic is this person applying?
When someone within an organization is unwilling to share unique and relevant information, which political tactic is this person applying?
The use of power to influence decision-making is most effective when power is...
The use of power to influence decision-making is most effective when power is...
Which statement is true about the organizational politics?
Which statement is true about the organizational politics?
