30 Questions
What aspect of power is emphasized in leadership research?
Downward influence
Which of the following is not implied in the definition of power?
Actualization
What type of power does DeSean have as the plant manager?
Coercive
What type of power does Carla have over Chang?
Reward
What type of power does Andre have, and what type of power does DeSean have?
Formal, Personal
What is a necessary condition for the exercise of power?
Some level of congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led
What is the primary reason Marilyn strikes certain customers from Nick's call records?
Because they are extremely difficult or set against buying the product
What type of conflict is described in the scenario at the Omega Corporation?
Dysfunctional conflict
What is the best description of Nick's accepting the raise based on his performance evaluation?
Both politicking and identity management
What is defined as a process that begins when one party perceives another party has or is about to negatively affect something the party cares about?
Conflict
What is the relationship between Marilyn and Nick?
Marilyn is Nick's mentor
Why did Marilyn not award a raise to Algemar?
Algemar was inherited from another department
How did Miguel likely learn about the founder of JPS Corp. starting the business?
through stories
What is a characteristic of a dominant culture in an organization?
It expresses the core values shared by a majority of the organization's members
What is the ultimate source of an organization's culture?
its founders
What type of culture develops in large organizations to reflect common problems, situations, or experiences faced by groups of members in the same department or location?
Subcultures
How does the selection process help sustain an organization's culture?
by hiring candidates who fit well within the organization
What process helps new employees adapt to the prevailing organizational culture?
Socialization
What is the purpose of informing employees about the founders of Nunya software company?
To transmit the company's culture
What is 'The clan' in an organizational culture?
An organizational culture based on human affiliation
What is the first stage of the socialization process?
Prearrival
What is true about organizational culture?
It is always descriptive rather than evaluative
By the end of which stage are new employees usually comfortable with their organization?
Post-arrival
What is the purpose of giving out free lollipops, toys, or other treats at Nunya software company?
To encourage employees to remember how creative they were when they were children
What recently occurred at Sirius Corp. that could impact employee development?
A technical skills improvement program was instituted for shop floor employees.
What is the primary focus of the critical incident evaluation method?
Identifying specific behaviors that are key to job execution.
What is a consequence of using critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation?
Employees are more likely to become motivated to achieve their goals.
What concept can be applied to appraisals to increase the perception that employees are treated fairly?
Due process
Why does Marcel dislike the annual review process?
It is too time-consuming.
What is a possible reason why several top performing entry level employees have received offers from rival companies?
The employees have high potential and personal ambition to rise in their careers.
A study guide for the final exam of MGMT 340 S42024, covering chapter 13 on power and politics. This quiz helps you prepare for the exam with questions on leadership, power, and influence.
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