Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Effectiveness of Power

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding effectiveness of power tactics in different countries?

• A) People from politically turbulent countries in the Middle East tend to be less willing to use aggressive political tactics in the workplace than people from countries such as Great Britain or Switzerland.
• B) American managers tend to evaluate "gentle persuasion" tactics such as consultation and inspirational appeal as less effective than their Chinese counterparts.
• C) In Israel, perception of organizational politics relates to decreased job satisfaction.
• D) In countries that are more politically unstable, employees seem to demonstrate lower tolerance of intense political processes in the workplace.
• E) Chinese managers prefer the influence tactic of rational persuasion.