Deck 6: Stakeholders, Power, Politics and Conflict

Question 1

In public conversations about management, organization and leadership, expressions of a power framework often shine with their absence. According to the textbook's description of the power framework, what is this due to?

A) It is less scientific and can neither be analysed nor managed in a more structured way.
B) Well-managed organizations are very limited in power play and political processes.
C) It is perceived as sensitive to those who possess a lot of power and are in superior positions.
D) Knowledge is power and it is more productive to talk about knowledge and knowledge-building processes than about power and power processes.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following options is NOT a fundamental power dimension, according to Lukes?

A) Power over the tank.
B) Power over the problem definition.
C) Power over decisions.
D) Power over the agenda.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is the first dimension of power (in Lukes' model)?

A) Power over the tank.
B) Power over decisions.
C) Power over the agenda.
D) Power over problem formulation.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following power bases can be said to belong to the structural framework?

A) Control of the agenda.
B) Alliances and networks.
C) Personal power/charisma.
D) Information and expertise.

Question 5

According to Pfeffer's model, which alternative is NOT a strategy to deal with conflict?

A) Create homogeneity and consensus on goals and means.
B) Create surplus resources.
C) Generate more action options.
D) Reduce and tone down the weight of a decision.

Question 6

According to Pfeffer's model (in the textbook's power framework), which of the following alternatives is one of two necessary conditions for a conflict to turn into an open political power struggle:

A) High degree of interdependence.
B) Scarce resources.
C) That power is scattered.
D) Far-driven division of labour

Question 7

The textbook's power framework describes five steps (in the form of five points and headlines) that Bolman and Deal (2013) believe characterize the design of an effective power strategy. Which of the options below is NOT one of these steps:

A) Map the political landscape.
B) Design and customize the agenda.
C) Bargain and negotiate.
D) Reduce and tone down the weight of the decision.

Question 8

Cialdini's model 'Sex Principles of Persuasion' (in the power framework) outlines six principles for how to set up a negotiation. Which of the following principles is not included among these?

A) The principle of equality.
B) The principle of responsibility.
C) The principle of social validation.
D) The principle of consistency.