2025 IP Quiz 10 INFLUENCE POWER AND POLITICS

Which of the following best defines influence?

• A rigid structure of rules and regulations

• The formal authority granted by an organization

• The capacity to affect others' behaviors, attitudes, or opinions without using force

• The ability to force someone to do something

What is organizational politics?

• The system of checks and balances within an organization

• The democratic decision-making process in a company

• The official rules set by an organization to manage employees

• The use of power, influence, and strategic behavior to gain advantages in the workplace

Which of the following is an example of political behavior in organizations?

• Forming alliances to gain support for a proposal

• Ignoring workplace relationships when making decisions

• Decision-making based solely on merit

• Open and transparent communication

Which of the following is NOT a source of power in organizations?

• Expert power

• Financial power

• Coercive power

• Legitimate power

How can leaders use power ethically in an organization?

• By manipulating employees to achieve company goals

• By engaging in workplace politics to gain personal benefits

• By using coercion and threats to increase productivity

• By fostering trust, fairness, and transparency in decision-making