Midterm

Question 1

Power Defined:

Answer 1

Is the ability to produce intended effects, and in particular, the ability to influence the behavior of another person, and resist the influence attempts of others.

Question 2

Power: 6 attributes

Answer 2

1-more likely to get their way over those with less
2-attribute of system, not individual
3- changes due to interactions
4-based on perception and actions
5-is always unbalanced, relationships can balance over areas/time
6-depends on social relationships, interactions,outcomes specific to conflicts.

Question 3

PAB=DBA

PBA=DAB

Answer 3

The Power A has over B is equal to the dependence B has on A

And vice versa

Question 4

What determines your dependence on another person?

Answer 4

1- their influence over your goal
2- availability to accomplish goal with out them

Question 5

Power Currencies are dependent on-

Answer 5

how much your particular resources are valued by the other person in the relationship context.

Question 6

What is RICE?

Answer 6

Interpersonal relationship currency
R- resource control
I- interpersonal linkages (where you are in the system, to whom)
C- communication skills
E- expertise

Question 7

What is RICE

Answer 7

**Power currencies **
Resource control
Interpersonal linkage
Communication skills
Expertise