Which of the following is true about management and leadership?
A) Often, the differences are blurred in practice.
B) Some managers may be leaders, but leaders are never managers.
C) The distinction between the two is quite clear.
D) There is no real difference except in theory.
Question 2George believes that the increased allocations should be spent on healthcare benefits; on the other hand, Jean thinks these allocations should be spent on increased vacation benefits. Their difference of opinion is an example of:
A) affective conflict.
B) substantive conflict.
C) process conflict.
D) deviance.
Question 3Which of the following is the best description of the provisions of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII?
A) prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses
B) prohibiting discrimination against employees aged 40 or over
C) prohibiting the forced retirement of most employees
D) prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or gender
Question 4________ is a process whereby an experienced organizational member provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member.
A) Delegating
B) Integration
C) Mentoring
D) Assimilation
Question 5Power that derives from the recognized ability of someone to make decisions is referred to as:
A) referent power.
B) legitimate power.
C) expert power.
D) reward power.
Question 6Explain the concept of the glass ceiling in workplaces. What practices have aided in the creation of the glass ceiling?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Identify and briefly describe each type of discrimination that occurs in the workplace.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 8Two employees have different personalities and clash all the time. The frustration that results is an example of:
A) affective conflict.
B) substantive conflict.
C) process conflict.
D) deviance.
Question 9Position power is based on a number of things including:
A) expertise.
B) charisma.
C) rational persuasion.
D) None of these.