Chapter 14 Self Quiz
Which of the following is an example of hostile climate harassment?
A boss leaves a pornographic magazine on the break table.
Which of the following statements about workplace bullying is correct?
Many people refuse to believe stories of bullying.
According to the chapter, what is the biggest advantage of communication technologies within the workplace?
They connect workers.
Virtual networks are an example of which characteristic of an organizational network?
channels through which the information flows
Which of the following is NOT recommended for criticizing subordinates?
emphasizing the error for clarity
Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of effective downward communication?
establish authority
Although they work in two different departments, management has assigned Twyla and Wayne, both engineers, to the same project. Twyla and Wayne's relationship would best be characterized as which of the following?
information peers
Marco's company contributes money each year to causes that support protecting the environment. This action contributes to which of the following within the company?
its organizational culture
Which one of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions of workplace relationships?
norms
Charlie is a new employee at a company. As she gets to know her coworkers, it would be most advantageous for Charlie to build interpersonal ties with whom?
organizational insiders
Freda's boss made it clear that she would get promoted if she would engage in a sexual act with him. What type of sexual harassment is Freda's boss engaging in?
quid pro quo
Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of advocacy?
reinforce power difference
Which of the following would NOT be considered part of advocacy?
remind your boss of a favor you did her when making your request
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to maintain a peer relationship in the workplace?
spontaneity
Which one of the following is NOT one of the three sources of an organization's culture?
status