MHR 405 Exam || Complete Exam File: High-Scoring
Q&A Set!!
laboratory experiments correct answer Research study with independent with other variables
outside the main focus which can be somewhat controlled
advantages of laboratory experiments correct answer Degree of Control
Precise development of variables
Distribution of independent variable within sample
disadvantages of laboratory experiements correct answer Lacks realism
Extraneous variables in real world may produce different results
Participants awareness of being studied may change behaviors
power correct answer The capacity of a person, team, or organization to influence others
potential to change attitudes and behaviour
unequal dependance
counterveiling power correct answer The capacity of a person, team or organization to keep a
more powerful person or group in the exchange relationship.
sources of power correct answer Legitimate
Reward
Coercive
Expert
Referent
Legititmate power correct answer people in certain roles can request certain behaviours of
others
zone of indifference correct answer range of behaviors for deference to authority
norm of reciprocity correct answer felt obligation to help someone who has helped you
information control correct answer right to distribute information to others
Creates dependence
Frames situation
reward power correct answer Control rewards valued by others, remove negative sanctions
coercive power correct answer Ability to apply punishment
referent power correct answer Capacity to influence others through identification with and
respect for the power holder
Associated with charisma
expert power correct answer Capacity to influence others by possessing knowledge or skills
that they value
, contingencies of power correct answer Substitutability
Centrality
Discretion
Visibility
substitutability correct answer availability of alternatives
More power when few/no alternatives
centrality correct answer Degree and nature of interdependence with powerholder
Higher centrality when (a) many people affected and (b) quickly affected
visibility correct answer holder of valued resource
Increases with face time, display of power symbols
discretion correct answer The freedom to exercise judgment
Rules limit discretion
Discretion is perceived by others
social networks correct answer people connected to each other through forms of
interdependence
three power resources through networks correct answer Information
Visibility
Referent power
social network centrality correct answer person's importance in a network
factors include
betweenness
degree centrality
closeness
structural hole correct answer An area between two or more dense social network areas that
lacks network ties.
consequences of power correct answer increases:
Motivation
Job satisfaction
Organizational commitment
Job performance
influencing others correct answer any behavior that attempts to alter someone's attitudes or
behavior
types of influence correct answer silent authority
assertiveness
information control
coalition formation
upward appeal
persuasion
impression management
Q&A Set!!
laboratory experiments correct answer Research study with independent with other variables
outside the main focus which can be somewhat controlled
advantages of laboratory experiments correct answer Degree of Control
Precise development of variables
Distribution of independent variable within sample
disadvantages of laboratory experiements correct answer Lacks realism
Extraneous variables in real world may produce different results
Participants awareness of being studied may change behaviors
power correct answer The capacity of a person, team, or organization to influence others
potential to change attitudes and behaviour
unequal dependance
counterveiling power correct answer The capacity of a person, team or organization to keep a
more powerful person or group in the exchange relationship.
sources of power correct answer Legitimate
Reward
Coercive
Expert
Referent
Legititmate power correct answer people in certain roles can request certain behaviours of
others
zone of indifference correct answer range of behaviors for deference to authority
norm of reciprocity correct answer felt obligation to help someone who has helped you
information control correct answer right to distribute information to others
Creates dependence
Frames situation
reward power correct answer Control rewards valued by others, remove negative sanctions
coercive power correct answer Ability to apply punishment
referent power correct answer Capacity to influence others through identification with and
respect for the power holder
Associated with charisma
expert power correct answer Capacity to influence others by possessing knowledge or skills
that they value
, contingencies of power correct answer Substitutability
Centrality
Discretion
Visibility
substitutability correct answer availability of alternatives
More power when few/no alternatives
centrality correct answer Degree and nature of interdependence with powerholder
Higher centrality when (a) many people affected and (b) quickly affected
visibility correct answer holder of valued resource
Increases with face time, display of power symbols
discretion correct answer The freedom to exercise judgment
Rules limit discretion
Discretion is perceived by others
social networks correct answer people connected to each other through forms of
interdependence
three power resources through networks correct answer Information
Visibility
Referent power
social network centrality correct answer person's importance in a network
factors include
betweenness
degree centrality
closeness
structural hole correct answer An area between two or more dense social network areas that
lacks network ties.
consequences of power correct answer increases:
Motivation
Job satisfaction
Organizational commitment
Job performance
influencing others correct answer any behavior that attempts to alter someone's attitudes or
behavior
types of influence correct answer silent authority
assertiveness
information control
coalition formation
upward appeal
persuasion
impression management
