Power

Question 1

_____ is defined as the capacity to act or the strength and potency to accomplish something.

Answer 1

Power

Question 2

The manager who is knowledgeable about the wise use of authority, power, and political strategy is more effective at meeting personal, unit, and organizational goals.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Types of Power

Answer 3

1) Reward Power
2) Punishment or Coercive Power
3) Legitimate Power
4) Expert Power
5) Referent Power
6) Charismatic Power
7) Informational Power

Question 4

_____ is obtained by the ability to grant favors or rewards others with whatever they value.

Answer 4

Reward power

Question 5

_____ is based on fear of punishment if manager’s expectations are not met.

Answer 5

Punishment or coercive power

Question 6

_____ is the power gained by a title or official position within an organization.

Answer 6

Legitimate power

Question 7

_____ is gained through knowledge, expertise, or experience.

Answer 7

Expert power

Question 8

_____ is power that a person has because others identify with that leader or with what that leader symbolizes.

Answer 8

Referent power

Question 9

_____ is distinguished by some from referent power.

Answer 9

Charismatic power

Question 10

_____ is obtained when people have information that others must have to accomplish their goals.

Answer 10

Informational power