36. One can acquire through association with a sponsor. (p. 304) TRUE 37. Forming coalitions with groups outside the organization can enhance the power of a (p. 304) subunit. TRUE 38. Whistleblowers come only from the lower levels in an organization. (p. 305) FALSE Rationale: Whistleblowers can come from any in an organization. 39. Federal regulations have been able to keep most organizations from retaliating (p. 305) against whistleblowers. FALSE Rationale: Most organizations will retaliate against a whistleblower, even though it is a federal offense. 40. Because of the likelihood of retaliation, it is in the best interests of a whistleblower (p. 305) to keep his or her identity a secret. TRUE 41. Managers confront ethical dilemmas in jobs because they frequently use power (p. 306) and politics to accomplish their goals. TRUE 42. Distributive justice means "the greatest good for the greatest number of people." (p. 306) FALSE Rationale: This is a utilitarian outcome. Multiple Choice Questions 43. Authority is used ____________________. (p. 291) A. Vertically B. Horizontally C. Diagonally D. In all directions
36. (p. 304) One can acquire through association with a sponsor. TRUE 37. (p. 304) Forming coalitions with groups outside the organization can enhance the power of a subunit. TRUE 38. (p. 305) Whistleblowers come only from the lower levels in an organization. FALSE Rationale: Whistleblowers can come from any in an organization. 39. (p. 305) Federal regulations have been able to keep most organizations from retaliating against whistleblowers. FALSE Rationale: Most organizations will retaliate against a whistleblower, even though it is a federal offense. 40. (p. 305) Because of the likelihood of retaliation, it is in the best interests of a whistleblower to keep his or her identity a secret. TRUE 41. (p. 306) Managers confront ethical dilemmas in jobs because they frequently use power and politics to accomplish their goals. TRUE 42. (p. 306) Distributive justice means "the greatest good for the greatest number of people." FALSE Rationale: This is a utilitarian outcome. Multiple Choice Questions 43. (p. 291) Authority is used ____________________. A. Vertically B. Horizontally C. Diagonally D. In all directions