OBM - Revision

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the five bases of power identified by French and Raven?

• A. Legitimate Power

• B. Coercive Power

• C. Negotiation Power

• D. Expert Power

2. Expert power can exist at any level of an organization.

• True

• False

3. Legitimate power is always respected by subordinates.

• True

• False

4. Political behaviors in organizations typically arises when:

• A. Rules and procedures are clear

• B. There is a high level of trust and transparency

• C. Resources are abundant

• There is competition for limited resources

5. In the Cultural Web, "Rituals and Routines" refer to:

• A. The budgeting process

• B. The way leadership is formally appointed

• C. The daily behavior and actions that signal acceptable behavior

• D. The company’s public image

6. 6. Which of the following could signal the presence of a subculture in a workplace?

• A. Unique jargon or phrases used in a particular department

• B. Company-wide onboarding program

• C. A shared company logo

• D. Payroll systems

7. 7. A company publicly displays its values on posters (e.g., “Integrity,” “Respect,” “Innovation”), but these values aren't seen in how leaders behave. Which Cultural Web element is likely misaligned?

• A. Control Systems

• B. Symbols

• C. Rituals and Routines

• D. Stories

8. HR conducts annual awards where employees are recognized for collaboration, not just individual results. This practice reinforces

• A. Subcultures

• B. Rituals and Routines that shape desired behavior

• C. Power Structures

• D. Resistance to change