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2026 – S2 – PUB3704 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Wednesday, 29 July 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 29 July 2026,
Time taken
Marks 50.00/50.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which one of the following statements is a definition of integrative negotiations?
a.
Negotiations aimed at distributing certain resources in a win-lose situation.
b.
Negotiations aimed at managing conflict between groups in practice.
c.
Negotiations aimed at clearing the air and to resolve intergroup conflict through the use of a
technique known as conflict meetings.
d.
Negotiations aimed at one or more agreements, thereby creating a win-win solution to
conflicts.
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The correct answer is: Negotiations aimed at one or more agreements, thereby creating a win-
win solution to conflicts.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements best describes a negative dimension of internal
politics in organisations?
a.
A balanced pursuit of one’s own interests and the interests of others by following a win-win
approach to work related situations, whenever possible.
b.
Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others and a tendency to view
most work situations in a win-lose context.
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c.
Situations where there is uncertainty or difference of opinion on the choice to be made.
d.
The pursuit of organisational interests by following a win-win approach to work related
situations, whenever possible.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others
and a tendency to view most work situations in a win-lose context.
Question 3
Which one of the following statements describes the charismatic principle identified by
Weber, in providing the basis for legitimate authority in accordance with his view of the
“ideal type” of bureaucracy?
a.
A principle that is based on dedication to an individual and the normative prescripts and
behaviour advocated by that individual.
b.
A principle that relied heavily on the right of those who have been put in positions of
authority to give instructions to their subordinates.
c.
A principle that is based on the sacrosanct nature of age-old traditions and the legitimacy of
action by those who exercise their authority in terms of these traditions.
d.
A principle that emphasised the use of rules and regulations and a hierarchical structure as
represented by offices and positions of workers in such offices.
Feedback
The correct answer is: A principle that is based on dedication to an individual and the
normative prescripts and behaviour advocated by that individual.
Question 4
Which one of the following statements best describes a negative dimension of internal
politics in organisations?
a.
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A balanced pursuit of one’s own interests and the interests of others by following a win-win
approach to work related situations, whenever possible.
b.
Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others and a tendency to view
most work situations in a win-lose context.
c.
Situations where there is uncertainty or difference of opinion on the choice to be made.
d.
The pursuit of organisational interests by following a win-win approach to work related
situations, whenever possible.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others
and a tendency to view most work situations in a win-lose context.
Question 5
Select the MOST correct alternative: Proponents of organisations as open systems, assume
the following about such organisations:
a.
Interaction with the external environment is essential.
b.
They have more dynamic relationships with their external environment when compared with
closed systems.
c.
The process of receiving feedback from the external and internal environments is open.
d.
Organisational inputs from the external and internal environments are key to their success.
Feedback
The correct answer is: They have more dynamic relationships with their external environment
when compared with closed systems.
Question 6
Select the incorrect alternative:
a.
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Closed systems will gradually consume energy and resources and lapse into a state known as
entropy.
b.
Open systems will gradually consume energy and resources and lapse into a state known as
entropy.
c.
Closed systems receive no input from their external environments in the form of energy or
resources.
d.
Closed system organisations have no need for interaction with their external environment.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Open systems will gradually consume energy and resources and lapse
into a state known as entropy.
Question 7
Technology within the context of organisational theory is defined as…
a.
the tools that institutions use to produce goods and services which are available in the
marketplace.
b.
the production processes, including the methods and the equipment used in the delivery of
goods and services.
c.
the knowledge, tools, equipment, skills and raw materials used to perform tasks in
institutions, as well as the nature of the outputs of institutions.
d.
the way in which organisations perform their tasks of delivering goods and services as well as
the way in which management is able to control the technology.
Feedback
The correct answer is: the knowledge, tools, equipment, skills and raw materials used to
perform tasks in institutions, as well as the nature of the outputs of institutions.
Question 8
Which one of the following statements best describes the contradictory model?
2026 – S2 – PUB3704 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Wednesday, 29 July 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 29 July 2026,
Time taken
Marks 50.00/50.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which one of the following statements is a definition of integrative negotiations?
a.
Negotiations aimed at distributing certain resources in a win-lose situation.
b.
Negotiations aimed at managing conflict between groups in practice.
c.
Negotiations aimed at clearing the air and to resolve intergroup conflict through the use of a
technique known as conflict meetings.
d.
Negotiations aimed at one or more agreements, thereby creating a win-win solution to
conflicts.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Negotiations aimed at one or more agreements, thereby creating a win-
win solution to conflicts.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements best describes a negative dimension of internal
politics in organisations?
a.
A balanced pursuit of one’s own interests and the interests of others by following a win-win
approach to work related situations, whenever possible.
b.
Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others and a tendency to view
most work situations in a win-lose context.
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c.
Situations where there is uncertainty or difference of opinion on the choice to be made.
d.
The pursuit of organisational interests by following a win-win approach to work related
situations, whenever possible.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others
and a tendency to view most work situations in a win-lose context.
Question 3
Which one of the following statements describes the charismatic principle identified by
Weber, in providing the basis for legitimate authority in accordance with his view of the
“ideal type” of bureaucracy?
a.
A principle that is based on dedication to an individual and the normative prescripts and
behaviour advocated by that individual.
b.
A principle that relied heavily on the right of those who have been put in positions of
authority to give instructions to their subordinates.
c.
A principle that is based on the sacrosanct nature of age-old traditions and the legitimacy of
action by those who exercise their authority in terms of these traditions.
d.
A principle that emphasised the use of rules and regulations and a hierarchical structure as
represented by offices and positions of workers in such offices.
Feedback
The correct answer is: A principle that is based on dedication to an individual and the
normative prescripts and behaviour advocated by that individual.
Question 4
Which one of the following statements best describes a negative dimension of internal
politics in organisations?
a.
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A balanced pursuit of one’s own interests and the interests of others by following a win-win
approach to work related situations, whenever possible.
b.
Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others and a tendency to view
most work situations in a win-lose context.
c.
Situations where there is uncertainty or difference of opinion on the choice to be made.
d.
The pursuit of organisational interests by following a win-win approach to work related
situations, whenever possible.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Excessive pursuit of self-interest, an asocial urge to dominate others
and a tendency to view most work situations in a win-lose context.
Question 5
Select the MOST correct alternative: Proponents of organisations as open systems, assume
the following about such organisations:
a.
Interaction with the external environment is essential.
b.
They have more dynamic relationships with their external environment when compared with
closed systems.
c.
The process of receiving feedback from the external and internal environments is open.
d.
Organisational inputs from the external and internal environments are key to their success.
Feedback
The correct answer is: They have more dynamic relationships with their external environment
when compared with closed systems.
Question 6
Select the incorrect alternative:
a.
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Closed systems will gradually consume energy and resources and lapse into a state known as
entropy.
b.
Open systems will gradually consume energy and resources and lapse into a state known as
entropy.
c.
Closed systems receive no input from their external environments in the form of energy or
resources.
d.
Closed system organisations have no need for interaction with their external environment.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Open systems will gradually consume energy and resources and lapse
into a state known as entropy.
Question 7
Technology within the context of organisational theory is defined as…
a.
the tools that institutions use to produce goods and services which are available in the
marketplace.
b.
the production processes, including the methods and the equipment used in the delivery of
goods and services.
c.
the knowledge, tools, equipment, skills and raw materials used to perform tasks in
institutions, as well as the nature of the outputs of institutions.
d.
the way in which organisations perform their tasks of delivering goods and services as well as
the way in which management is able to control the technology.
Feedback
The correct answer is: the knowledge, tools, equipment, skills and raw materials used to
perform tasks in institutions, as well as the nature of the outputs of institutions.
Question 8
Which one of the following statements best describes the contradictory model?
