Question 1

Which of the following is a personal characteristic that fosters organizational politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need for power
B)  Limited resources
C)  Ambiguity in roles
D)  High performance pressure
E)  Unclear performance evaluationsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

It is impossible for a person to possess all of the forms of power at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A competing style of conflict resolution should be used:

Accepted Answer

A)  when an issue is trivial.
B)  when potential disruption outweighs the benefits of resolution.
C)  for issues vital to company welfare when you know you are right.
D)  to let people cool down and regain perspective.
E)  when others can resolve the conflict more effectively.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Jake is well-known for his excellent diagnoses of skin-related problems.The other dermatologists in the hospital where he works often consult him when dealing with difficult cases.This gives Jake _____ power in the hospital.

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive
B)  structural
C)  reward
D)  referent
E)  expertF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which style of conflict resolution is considered a lose-lose approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding
B)  Compromise
C)  Collaboration
D)  Competing
E)  AccommodatingF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The personal forms of power are more strongly related to organizational commitment and job performance than are the organizational forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the guidelines for using different types of power.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Guanxi represents relationships between two people that involves obligation but not sentiment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Individuals with higher levels of emotional intelligence are more likely to choose a(n)  _______ form of conflict management.

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborating
B)  avoiding
C)  accommodating
D)  competing
E)  challengingF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Jake is well-known for his excellent diagnoses of skin-related problems.The other dermatologists in the hospital where he works often consult him when dealing with difficult cases.This gives Jake _____ power in the hospital.

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Guanxi represents relationships between two people that involves obligation but not sentiment.

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A competing style of conflict resolution should be used:

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Which style of conflict resolution is considered a lose-lose approach?

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Describe the guidelines for using different types of power.

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