Organizational Power and Sexual Harassment Quiz

Dependence is crucial in power dynamics, as one can only exert power over another if they control something that the other desires.

The three bases of formal power are coercive power, reward power, and legitimate power.

The two bases of personal power are expert power and referent power.

<p>Leadership focuses on downward influence on followers for group goals, while power is simply about the capacity to influence others, regardless of goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal sources, such as expert and referent power, are positively related to employee satisfaction and performance, unlike formal sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The abuse of power can lead to decreased morale, increased turnover, and a toxic work environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political behaviors in organizations arise from individual efforts to influence others for personal gain or to gain power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexual harassment is any unwanted activity of a sexual nature that affects an individual's employment and creates a hostile work environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managers are responsible for protecting employees from a hostile work environment and must ensure compliance with policies on sexual harassment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Policies should define what constitutes sexual harassment and establish procedures for filing complaints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managers can reassure employees by ensuring that there will be no retaliation for issuing a complaint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managers should investigate every complaint, including involving legal and human resources, and ensure that offenders are disciplined or terminated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political behavior refers to activities outside of one's formal role that influence the distribution of advantages within the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Withholding information or spreading rumors are examples of political behavior in the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whistle-blowing involves reporting unethical or illegal activities within the organization, which can influence organizational politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managers can set up in-house seminars to educate employees about the issues surrounding sexual harassment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Including legal and HR departments ensures that investigations are conducted fairly and comply with legal standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rational persuasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inspirational appeals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consultation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a means of advancing personal ends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political skill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The culture's warmth or formality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overconfident decision making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The General Dependency Postulate indicates that power arises when one controls valuable resources that others need, creating dependence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, it can have positive effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dependence is created by the importance of the resource, its scarcity, and nonsubstitutability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal appeals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Corruption of power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coercive power can damage relationships as it breeds resentment and a lack of trust among parties subjected to it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressure is often perceived as least effective because it can backfire and create resistance rather than compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rational persuasion and inspirational appeals are effective tactics when the audience is highly interested in the outcomes, fostering positive engagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legitimacy is important because it helps reduce the negative reactions that can arise from commanding or dictating outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consultation involves engaging others in the decision-making process, which can increase their commitment and buy-in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defensive behavior refers to actions taken by individuals to protect themselves from negative outcomes, often by avoiding responsibility or blame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coalitions can amplify power by uniting individuals with common interests, thus leveraging collective influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a resource cannot be easily replaced or substituted, it increases dependence on the provider of that resource.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impression management involves individuals attempting to control how others perceive them, often leading to increased political behavior as they strive to project a favorable image.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scapegoating is the act of blaming external factors for negative outcomes, thereby deflecting responsibility from oneself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two practices include bluffing, which involves documenting activities to show competence, and playing safe, where individuals take on low-risk projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-protection refers to actions taken by individuals to safeguard their interests during organizational change, often by hoarding information or resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers