WGU C715 Organizational Behavior Objective
Assessment | V1 AND V2 | Questions and
Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct.
power distance
where society accepts that power in institutions and organizations is distributed
unequally.
individualism
where people prefer to act as individuals rather than as members of groups.
collectivism
A national culture attribute that describes a tight social framework in which people
expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.
masculinity
where culture favors traditional masculine work roles of achievement, power, and
control.
femininity
indicates little differentiation between male and female roles; where women are
treated as the equals of men in all aspects of the society.
uncertainty avoidance
A national culture attribute that describes the extent to which a society feels
threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and tries to avoid them.
power
a capacity that A has to influence the behavior of B so that B acts in accordance with
A's wishes.
dependence
B 's relationship to A when A possesses something that B requires.
,coercive power
A power base that is dependent on fear of the negative results from failing to comply.
reward power
Compliance achieved based on the ability to distribute rewards that others view as
valuable.
legitimate power
The power a person receives as a result of his or her position in the formal hierarchy
of an organization.
personal power
Influence derived from an individual's characteristics.
expert power
Influence based on special skills or knowledge.
referent power
Influence based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or
personal traits.
power tactics
Ways in which individuals translate power bases into specific actions.
Nine influence tactics
1. Legitimacy 2. rational Persuasion 3. Inspirational appeals 4. Consultation 5.
Exchange 6. Personal appeals 7. Ingratiation 8. Pressure 9. Coalitions
political skill
The ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.
sexual harassment
Any unwanted activity of a sexual nature that affects an individual's employment and
creates a hostile work environment.
, long-term orientation
A national culture attribute that emphasizes the future, thrift, and persistence.
short-term orientation
A national culture attribute that emphasizes the past and present, respect for tradition,
and fulfillment of social obligations. people value the here and now; they accept
change more readily and don't see commitments as impediments to change.
heredity
factors determined at conception; one's biological, physiological, and inherent
psychological makeup.
Perception
A process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in
order to give meaning to their environment.
attribution theory
An attempt to determine whether an individual's behavior is internally or externally
caused.
fundamental attribution error
The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the
influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behavior of others.
self-serving bias
The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and
put the blame for failures on external factors.
selective perception
The tendency to selectively interpret what one sees on the basis of one's interests,
background, experience, and attitudes.
halo effect
The tendency to draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single
characteristic.
Assessment | V1 AND V2 | Questions and
Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct.
power distance
where society accepts that power in institutions and organizations is distributed
unequally.
individualism
where people prefer to act as individuals rather than as members of groups.
collectivism
A national culture attribute that describes a tight social framework in which people
expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.
masculinity
where culture favors traditional masculine work roles of achievement, power, and
control.
femininity
indicates little differentiation between male and female roles; where women are
treated as the equals of men in all aspects of the society.
uncertainty avoidance
A national culture attribute that describes the extent to which a society feels
threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and tries to avoid them.
power
a capacity that A has to influence the behavior of B so that B acts in accordance with
A's wishes.
dependence
B 's relationship to A when A possesses something that B requires.
,coercive power
A power base that is dependent on fear of the negative results from failing to comply.
reward power
Compliance achieved based on the ability to distribute rewards that others view as
valuable.
legitimate power
The power a person receives as a result of his or her position in the formal hierarchy
of an organization.
personal power
Influence derived from an individual's characteristics.
expert power
Influence based on special skills or knowledge.
referent power
Influence based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or
personal traits.
power tactics
Ways in which individuals translate power bases into specific actions.
Nine influence tactics
1. Legitimacy 2. rational Persuasion 3. Inspirational appeals 4. Consultation 5.
Exchange 6. Personal appeals 7. Ingratiation 8. Pressure 9. Coalitions
political skill
The ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.
sexual harassment
Any unwanted activity of a sexual nature that affects an individual's employment and
creates a hostile work environment.
, long-term orientation
A national culture attribute that emphasizes the future, thrift, and persistence.
short-term orientation
A national culture attribute that emphasizes the past and present, respect for tradition,
and fulfillment of social obligations. people value the here and now; they accept
change more readily and don't see commitments as impediments to change.
heredity
factors determined at conception; one's biological, physiological, and inherent
psychological makeup.
Perception
A process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in
order to give meaning to their environment.
attribution theory
An attempt to determine whether an individual's behavior is internally or externally
caused.
fundamental attribution error
The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the
influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behavior of others.
self-serving bias
The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and
put the blame for failures on external factors.
selective perception
The tendency to selectively interpret what one sees on the basis of one's interests,
background, experience, and attitudes.
halo effect
The tendency to draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single
characteristic.
