Example questions Chapter 13 Essentials of Organizational Behavior (Robbins/Judge)

Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 12e (Robbins/Judge)
Chapter 13 Power and Politics

1) Which one of the following is not implied in the definition of power?
A) influence
B) potential
C) dependency
D) actualization
E) control
Answer: D
Explanation: D) Power refers to a capacity that A has to influence the behavior of B so B acts in
accordance with A's wishes. However, A can have power over B only if A controls something B
desires. Someone can thus have power but not use it; it is a capacity or potential. Probably the
most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency.
Diff: 2
Objective: Power
Quest. Category: Concept/Definitional
LO: 1

2) Power is a function of ________.
A) goal congruency
B) realization
C) inheritance
D) dependency
E) altruism
Answer: D
Explanation: D) Power is a function of dependency.
Diff: 2
Objective: Power and Dependency
Quest. Category: Concept/Definitional
LO: 1

3) Which of the following statements is true regarding power?
A) A is said to have power over B if B controls something that A desires.
B) The greater A's dependence on B, the greater A's power in the relationship.
C) If A has the capacity to influence the behavior of B, then A is said to have power over B.
D) A can have power over B only if A is B's leader.
E) A can have power over B only when A and B have similar goals.
Answer: C
Explanation: C) If A has the capacity to influence the behavior of B then A is said to have power
over B. The most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency. The greater B's
dependence on A, the greater A's power in the relationship.
Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytic Skills
Objective: Power
Quest. Category: Concept/Definitional
LO: 1
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, 4) Which of the following terms best represents a point of difference between power and
leadership?
A) control
B) potential
C) cognitive dissonance
D) goal compatibility
E) negative affect
Answer: D
Explanation: D) Power does not require goal compatibility, merely dependence. Leadership, on
the other hand, requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.
Diff: 2
Objective: Power
Quest. Category: Concept/Definitional
LO: 1

5) Leadership requires ________.
A) congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led
B) focus on tactics for gaining compliance
C) a dependency of those being led on the leader
D) followers who share behavioral traits with their leaders
E) a dependency of the leader on those being led
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Power does not require goal compatibility, merely dependence. Leadership, on
the other hand, requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.
Diff: 2
Objective: Leadership
Quest. Category: Concept/Definitional
LO: 1

6) Leadership focuses on the ________.
A) importance of lateral and upward influence patterns
B) elimination of dependency in relationships
C) downward influence of a leader on his or her followers
D) ways to increase a leader's following
E) resolution of conflicts among followers
Answer: C
Explanation: C) One difference between power and leadership relates to the direction of
influence. Leadership focuses on the downward influence on followers. It minimizes the
importance of lateral and upward influence patterns. Power does not.
Diff: 2
Objective: Leadership
Quest. Category: Concept/Definitional
LO: 1




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