Module 6

Question 1

What are the 3 types of power?

Answer 1

Designated Power
Distributive Power
Integrative Power

Question 2

Position power. Queen, parent, etc.

Answer 2

Designated power

Question 3

Either/Or power. Negotiated. Must be distributed between us

Answer 3

Distributive power

Question 4

Both/And power. Shared between. Win/win

Answer 4

Integrative power

Question 5

Each person firmly believes that the other has more power. Each party has sources of power even during times of power imbalance. What is this called

Answer 5

relational theory of power

Question 6

What are the RICE power currencies

Answer 6

Resource control
Interpersonal linkages
Communication skills
Expertise

Question 7

Ability to control resources. Often results from obtaining a specific position

Answer 7

Resource

Question 8

Ability to network or bridge what you have to other people and things

Answer 8

Interpersonal linkages

Question 9

Charisma, persuasive speech, form bonds through love, sex, caring, nurturing, understanding and empathic listening.

Answer 9

communication skills

Question 10

Special skills or knowledge in a particular area

Answer 10

Expertise

Question 11

Techniques for balancing power

Answer 11

1. Dialogue
2. Restraint (a higher power person can refuse to use all of the currencies they have at their power.
3. Focus on interdependence. (think of manager and secretary)
4. The power of calm persistence.
5. Stay activity engaged.
6. Empowerment of low-power people by high-power people.
7. Metacommunication – being verbally explicit about the communication