CSU BBA3651 assessment

Question 1

 
 Organizations using global teams cannot skimp on training because:
 Answer
 
 training can change cultures.
 
 countries are located in different time zones.
 
 language and cross-cultural education can help overcome cultural hurdles.
 
 team members have the same understanding of English.

4 points 
Question 2

 
 Control over information affects leader power because:
 Answer
 
 the leader has control over what and where information is distributed.
 
 leaders providing materials have more power than those who receive them.
 
 leaders recognize that information is a secondary business resource.
 
 the leader has control over how and to whom information is distributed, and leaders recognize that information is a primary business resource.

4 points 
Question 3

 
 Which of the following BEST describes a team?
 Answer
 
 A team has individual "stars".
 
 A team shares a goal.
 
 Each team member acts individually without interaction, and a leader combines members' work as a final outcome.
 
 Each team member works individually on the same topic, and a leader will select the best outcome to use in the company.

4 points 
Question 4

 
 Which of the following is appropriate when quick decisive action is required on important issues?
 Answer
 
 Competing style
 
 Avoiding style
 
 Collaborating style
 
 Accommodating style

4 points 
Question 5

 
 Large groups are less effective because:
 Answer
 
 there are more disagreements, subgroups form, and conflicts arise.
 
 members feel like a part of the group.
 
 there is more agreement.
 
 more questions are asked.

4 points 
Question 6

 
 Follower __________helps to overcome the fear associated with change efforts.
 Answer
 
 compliance
 
 commitment
 
 resistance
 
 submission

4 points 
Question 7

 
 In an organization, an ethical action must meet the following criteria:
 Answer
 
 the action respects the rights of individuals and groups.
 
 the action increases shareholder wealth.
 
 the action serves the interest of the CEO.
 
 the action promotes the self-interest of the employees.

4 points 
Question 8

 
 Which of the following is a factor that leaders use to influence cohesiveness?
 Answer
 
 Individual monetary rewards
 
 The best member in a team
 
 Team success
 
 Personal goals

4 points 
Question 9

 
 The __________ views organizations as arenas of ongoing conflict or tension over the allocation of scarce resources.
 Answer
 
 political frame
 
 human resource frame
 
 structural frame
 
 symbolic frame

4 points 
Question 10

 
 Sexual harassment is:
 Answer
 
 ethical.
 
 an unclear abuse of power.
 
 includes both access to resources and jobs in exchange for sexual favors and access to information in exchange for tolerating sexually intimidating comments.
 
 access to expert and legitimate power.

4 points 
Question 11

 
 How can a leader increase power through political activity?

 Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
 Answer
 

 Discuss the tactics for asserting leader influence.

 Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sourc