Question 1

There are two conditions for power to exist: (1) there is an unequal relationship between two people, and (2) where one of the two is dependent upon the other.

Accepted Answer

Power dynamics often involve an imbalance where one party has more influence or control, and the other is reliant on them for resources, support, or approval.

Question 2

According to French and Raven, an individual can only hold one source of power at a time.

Accepted Answer

French and Raven's theory identifies multiple sources of power, and an individual can hold more than one source simultaneously.

Question 3

&#34;Having value&#34; is an important component of both reward power and coercive power for either power to be effective.

Accepted Answer

Reward power relies on the value of the reward to motivate behavior, while coercive power depends on the value of the threat or punishment to deter behavior.

Question 4

Managers are not dependent on others due to two organizational factors: division of labor and limited resources.

Accepted Answer

Managers are dependent on others because division of labor requires collaboration and coordination, and limited resources necessitate reliance on others to achieve organizational goals.

Question 5

Personalized power refers to leaders who direct their power in ways that benefit others and the organization rather than for their own personal gain.

Accepted Answer

Personalized power refers to leaders who use their power primarily for personal gain and self-interest, rather than for the benefit of others or the organization.

Question 6

An individual may be unaware that he or she possesses _________ because another person desires to be associated with or identifies with them?&#10;A) Coercive power&#10;B) Referent power&#10;C) Expert power&#10;D) Reward power

Accepted Answer

Referent power arises from others' desire to be associated with or identify with an individual, often due to admiration or respect, and the individual may not be aware of this influence.

Question 7

Employees without formally defined power positions exercise significant personal power within an organization by creating a sense of:&#10;A) urgency.&#10;B) inadequacy.&#10;C) dependency.&#10;D) instability.

Accepted Answer

Employees without formal power can create a sense of dependency by becoming indispensable through their expertise, relationships, or unique skills, thereby exercising significant personal power.

Question 8

Which have a tremendous potential for power by withholding information or providing incorrect information?&#10;A) Physicians&#10;B) Administrators&#10;C) Employees&#10;D) Experts

Accepted Answer

Experts have tremendous potential for power by withholding information or providing incorrect information due to their specialized knowledge and the trust placed in them by others.

Question 9

Using reason, logic, and compromise in attempting to influence others, as well as attempting to convince others that certain actions are in their own best interest is indicative of which upward influence tactic?

A) Assertiveness
B) Ingratiation
C) Rationality tactic
D) Coalition formation

Accepted Answer

The rationality tactic involves using reason, logic, and evidence to convince others that a particular course of action is in their best interest.

Question 10

Power related to who you know vertically and horizontally, inside and outside of the organization can be referred to as:&#10;A) Referent Power&#10;B) Ingratiation&#10;C) Connection Power&#10;D) Network Power

Accepted Answer

Connection Power refers to the influence one has due to their relationships and networks both within and outside the organization.

Deck 9: Power, Politics, and Influence