Power Abuse Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What kinds of power abuse are there ?

A

Lateral
Bottom up
Top down
Outside in
Inside out

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2
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Give examples of lateral power abuse

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Bullying
Sabotage
Alliances

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3
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Give examples of bottom up power abuse

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Employee engagement
Sick days
Defamation

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4
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Give examples of inside out power abuse

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Lobbying
Disruptive innovation
Supply chain integration

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5
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Give examples of outside in power abuse

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Laws/regulations
Societal movements
External events

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6
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Give examples of top down power abuse

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Micromanagement
favouritism
People related decisions

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7
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What is the dark triade of personality

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Three personalities
Narcissism
Machiavellianism
Psychopathy

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What are narcissistic features ?

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Self centred
Excessive interest in physical appearance
Preoccupation with own needs
Low interest in other peoples needs

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What are features of marchiavellism

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Lack of affect
Lack of concern for morality
Low ideological commitment

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What are features of psychopathy ?

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Antisocial behaviour
Impaired empathy/remorse
Bold/disinhibited/egotistical traits

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11
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What are the 4 paths to power ?

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Dominant aggressive behaviour
Persuasion and influence
Communal behaviour
Competence

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12
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What is the toxic Triangel ?

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a theory suggesting toxic workplaces a exist due to:
Destructive leaders
Susceptible followers
Conducive environment

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What are destructive leaders

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Leaders using their power to advance their own interest at the expense of others

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14
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What are Susceptible followers ?

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People Vulnerable to influence of destructive leaders

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What are conducive environments?

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Workplaces with weak culture as well as employees allowing harmful leaders to thrive

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16
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What are proactive approaches to stop top down power abuse ?

A

Whistleblower protection
Culture council
Open mic/ ask em anything
Public benefit company

17
Q

What are proactive approaches to lateral power abuse ?

A

Remove ratings from performance review
Safe Talks
Same time to everyone

18
Q

What are proactive approaches against bottom up power abuse ?

A

Transparency and accountability
Training and education
Outline expectations

19
Q

What are reactive approaches to top down power abuse ?

A

Develop policies and procedures
Disciplinary actions
Investigations
Coachings

20
Q

What are reactive approaches to lateral power abuse ?

A

Anonymous reporting
Support confrontation
Advocacy and activism

21
Q

What are reactive approaches to bottom up power abuse

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Employee led
Trainings
Investigations
Restructuring