Organizational Behavior: Solutions for Management

Paul D. Sweeney, University of Central Florida
Dean B. McFarlin, University of Dayton

Power and Influence: Exercising Leadership and Practicing Politics

True/False Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Of the three possible results from the application of influence attempts, compliance is the most favored outcome for complex tasks.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	A manager who is perceived by his or her subordinates as charismatic and shows respect and concern for the workers is developing referent power.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	When a manager rewards friends and political allies while effectively punishing subordinates that are not highly valued, the manager is falling guilty of power position abuse.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The act of taking on tough problems and utilizing colloquial language to present decisions are methods for managers to build their expertise power.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	If a manager points out the benefits successful completion of an assigned task will bring and completely explains why the request is being made, the manager is engaging in the influence tactic of legitimating.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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