Power and Politics

Question 1

This is also known as formal, authoritative, and legitimate power.

Answer 1

Positional Power

Question 2

This is where an individual has power because they hold information and control data gathering and distribution of information; keeps information to keep power.

Answer 2

Informational Power.

Question 3

Respected or admired because of past experiences. The project or stakeholders have worked wit the PM before.

Answer 3

Referent Power

Question 4

Because of certain situations in the organization, such as a change in leadership or change in the project team.
Mergers/acquisitions.

Answer 4

Situational Power

Question 5

Power that comes in the form of warm personality that others like. Has friendly demeanor.

Answer 5

Personal / Charismatic Power

Question 6

This is a power that can reward the project team, so the project team acts accordingly.

Answer 6

Reward Power

Question 7

This power is attained by gaining favor through flattery. False power as this wears down.

Answer 7

Ingratiating Power

Question 8

This is power obtained by restricting choices to get the project team to perform and do the project work.

Answer 8

Pressure-based Power

Question 9

This is power that can make the team and stakeholders feel guilty in order to gain compliance.

Answer 9

Guilt-based Power

Question 10

This power uses persuasion towards a specific outcome or decision.

Answer 10

Persuasive Power

Question 11

When a PM refuses to act, get involved, or make decisions.

Answer 11

Avoiding Power