with Complete Solutions.
power - Answer the ability to influence others and to get what you want, how, and when you
want it
power is a function of ____ - Answer dependence
people obtain power by____ or _____ characteristics and things that are desired by others -
Answer possessing; controlling
How to gain power in organizational contexts (5) - Answer 1. increase interpersonal
dependence
2. obtain scarce and critical resources
3. bridge social networks
4. increase relevant knowledge or perceived competence
5. Serve a critical function in the organization
5 Bases of Power (French & Raven) - Answer (1) coercive
(2) reward
(3)legitimate
(4) expert
(5)referent
coercive power - Answer -manifests from fear of negative consequences for failing to comply
-power to punish (dismiss, suspend, demote)
-Through violence and punishment
reward power - Answer -compliance achieved based on the ability to distribute rewards that
others view as valuable
-reward can be financial or non financial
-reward from people who follow them
legitimate power - Answer -power as a result of positioning in the formal hierarchy of an
organization
, -formal authority to control and use organizational resources based on a person's structural
position
Expert power - Answer -influence based on social skills or knowledge
-Leads to a dependency on the 'expert'
-Engaged in an activity and gained knowledge
-Leads to dependency which leads to power
Referent power - Answer -Influence based on identification with a person who has desirable
resources or personal traits
-Develops out of administration for another and a desire to be like that person
-A function of CHARISMA, likability and/or emotional/physical appeal
Informational power (controversial) - Answer -power that is tied to the information one
possesses
-not connected to the individual personally
-not part of the original 5 because once the info is provided, you no longer have power
-i.e., disappears quickly and less stable
formal powers (French and Raven) - Answer -Coercive
-Reward
-Legitimate
Personal powers (French and Raven) - Answer -Expert
-Referent
formal power - Answer based on an individual's position in an organization
personal power - Answer based on an individual's unique personal characteristics
are personal or formal bases of power more effective - Answer personal
most motivating base of power - Answer referent power
most damaging base of power - Answer coercive