The Manager as Politician: Insights & Strategies
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The Manager as Politician: Insights & Strategies

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What sparked Aruna Roy's initial disillusionment with the Indian bureaucracy?

  • The lack of opportunities for women in the service
  • The rigid and top-down structure of the government (correct)
  • Her desire to work independently
  • The corruption she witnessed in local government

    • What was one significant challenge Aruna Roy faced when transitioning to rural village work?

  • Difficulty in organizing community meetings
  • Suspicion from local women she aimed to help (correct)
  • Limited access to government resources
  • Lack of education among villagers

    • How did Aruna Roy and her group first begin their efforts in the village?

  • By raising funds from wealthy donors
  • By forming a political party
  • By creating a government program
  • By building relationships and listening to villagers (correct)

    • What was the main goal of the organization Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS)?

    <p>To empower workers and peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome did Roy and her allies observe regarding funds intended for village improvements?

    <p>Funds often disappeared and were misappropriated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Aruna Roy and her group take when they found corrupt practices in government records?

    <p>They campaigned for more transparency in government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social group joined Aruna Roy's campaigning efforts for transparency?

    <p>The middle class and the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable step that Roy took to further her mission in rural community work?

    <p>She moved into a remote village with allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Bill Gates's initial vision regarding MS-DOS?

    <p>He dreamed of millions of computers running his code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant event that occurred after the market boom of the Roaring Twenties?

    <p>The stock market crash that initiated the Great Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical opportunity did IBM negotiate regarding DOS?

    <p>They obtained it royalty-free for $80,000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scandals is NOT mentioned in the content?

    <p>Theranos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy best describes the bargaining process discussed?

    <p>A mixed-motive game with differing interests and preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the value claiming theory influence bargaining?

    <p>It emphasizes the importance of making credible threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence arises from the privatization of moral discourse according to the content?

    <p>A sense of moral loneliness and moral illiteracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a necessary element for organizations to take a moral stance?

    <p>Clear communication of values and holding employees accountable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase a bargainer's power?

    <p>Controlling the other party's uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the example of the house purchase illustrate about bargaining?

    <p>Perception can be manipulated for better offers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should organizations avoid to prevent dreary political dynamics?

    <p>Banishing moral discourse and facing ethical issues in isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of value claiming, what is a possible advantage of having fewer resources?

    <p>It can make threats seem more credible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated as crucial for achieving noble purposes in organizations?

    <p>Political engagement combined with ethical frameworks and dialogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is emphasized as important for managers to facilitate organizational change and effectiveness?

    <p>Political skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do threats play in the bargaining process according to the content?

    <p>They are a necessary component of effective negotiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical dilemma do managers inevitably face in their roles?

    <p>Deciding when to adopt a collaborative strategy versus a more adversarial approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kanter suggest entrepreneurs can achieve while gathering information?

    <p>Planting seeds for ideas to germinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Paul Maritz's primary strategy when working with Dave Cutler?

    <p>To build relationships and protect Cutler from criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is essential for a U.S. president in the context of managing an agenda?

    <p>Ability to articulate the national purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'agenda game' refer to in the context of political leadership?

    <p>Setting and prioritizing national issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Ronald Reagan's approach during his first year as president?

    <p>Establishing quick dominance was important for his agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the content suggest about the nature of political agendas?

    <p>They require order to be imposed amid chaos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication does a vision without a strategy have according to the text?

    <p>It often leads to confusion and lack of direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical assessment can be made about high office effectiveness based on the content?

    <p>It requires both strategy and a strong agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of Israel in the Camp David treaty negotiations?

    <p>Prevention of Egyptian tanks on the border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the parties ultimately resolve the issue of the Sinai Peninsula?

    <p>By demilitarizing it while returning it to Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy involves creating new options for mutual benefits in negotiations?

    <p>Inventing options for mutual gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can independent standards in negotiations help to reduce?

    <p>The likelihood of aggressive tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the pie division scenario between the two sisters, what strategy did they employ?

    <p>One sister cut and the other chose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was notable about Bill Gates' deal with IBM regarding the operating system?

    <p>He failed to disclose he was buying it to resell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of Fisher and Ury in negotiations?

    <p>On creating value through better solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Camp David treaty affect Egypt's claim to the Sinai Peninsula?

    <p>It fully restored Egypt's sovereignty over the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Manager as Politician

    • Managers need to be political in order to be effective
    • Aruna Roy, who was disillusioned with the Indian bureaucracy, founded MKSS (Worker and Peasant Empowerment Union)
    • Roy and her group noticed government corruption, which led to them campaigning for greater transparency
    • Paul Maritz, who led the NT (New Technology project) at Microsoft, worked to build a relationship with Dave Cutler, who was in charge of the project, while also getting Cutler to take on more responsibility
    • Smith suggests that the most important task of a president is to set a national agenda, focusing on a few key priorities
    • To win the agenda battle, presidents need to make an impact early on, showing that they will make a difference in peoples' lives
    • The Camp David treaty between Israel and Egypt was a successful example of negotiations that looked at underlying interests
    • Fisher and Ury suggest that negotiators should invent options for mutual gain and insist on objective criteria to ensure fairness
    • Gates used value claiming to advantage in his deal with IBM for MS-DOS, a strategy that was successful in making Microsoft the dominant software company
    • Schelling's Strategy of Conflict stresses the importance of being able to make credible threats, which can make negotiators more powerful
    • Moral discourse is essential in management and leadership to prevent corrupt political dynamics
    • Organizations should clearly define their values and encourage employees to engage in dialogue about ethical choices

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    This quiz explores the political skills necessary for effective management. Key examples include Aruna Roy's advocacy for transparency and the significance of agenda-setting in leadership. Dive into the dynamics of negotiation and relationship-building in organizational contexts.

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