To manage organizational politics and gain its benefits, an organization must establish a balance of ...

To manage organizational politics and gain its benefits, an organization must establish a balance of power in which alternative views and solutions can be offered and considered by all parties and dissenting views can be heard.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

According to Pondy, all organizational conflict arises because ________.
 
  A) different organizational subunits have different goals
  B) the managements aim is to grow the business by investing the profit but shareholders aim is to obtain higher dividends
  C) of centralized decision-making
  D) of tall hierarchy of authority

Question 3

All of the following are true statements regarding the application of the Family and Medical Leave Act EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) employers must receive advance notice and medical certification from the employee
  B) eligible employees must have worked for the employer for at least one year
  C) employees must be employed at job sites with at least 50 employees
  D) up to 12 weeks must be granted in a 12-month period

Question 4

Which of the following is the first stage of Pondy's model of organizational conflict?
 
  A) felt conflict
  B) perceived conflict
  C) latent conflict
  D) manifest conflict

Question 5

Pondy's model of organizational conflict consists of ________ sequential stages.
 
  A) two
  B) three
  C) four
  D) five

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a line function in an organization that produces toys for children?
 
  A) R&D
  B) manufacturing
  C) accounting
  D) purchasing

Question 7

Organizational politics is an integral part of decision-making in an organization.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false