SPMA 4P09 Midterm #1 - Week 1| Exam Questions with Correct Solutions|
Latest Update Graded A+
Coercive Power - Leader has ability to distribute a negative consequence as the result of
failing to meet expectations
- Failure to reach quotas can lead to employees working longer hours or 'reconstructing'
company departments
Legitimate Power - Rooted in the rights, responsibilities, & values of cultural groups
- Deals with social structure and hierarchy
- Present when social & cultural forms exist & provide one with the right to influence others
- A formal position or title
Reference / Referent Power - "Charisma"
- Relationship between a leader & subordinate is based on personal qualities & characteristics
shown by the leader
- Subordinates may receive satisfaction by avoiding disagreements with the leader & complying
with the organization's wishes
Expert Power - Power derived from having great knowledge, skill, or expertise
- Often informal or situation-based
- Example: sport information director provides guidance to an intern
Informational Power - When a leader explains how a job or task should be done differently
- Similar to expert power, however, it is isolated to a single situation
- Example: GM suggests new way of doing work or scouting players
Dynamics of Leadership - Leader Behaviour: supportive, directive, participative,
achievement-oriented
Latest Update Graded A+
Coercive Power - Leader has ability to distribute a negative consequence as the result of
failing to meet expectations
- Failure to reach quotas can lead to employees working longer hours or 'reconstructing'
company departments
Legitimate Power - Rooted in the rights, responsibilities, & values of cultural groups
- Deals with social structure and hierarchy
- Present when social & cultural forms exist & provide one with the right to influence others
- A formal position or title
Reference / Referent Power - "Charisma"
- Relationship between a leader & subordinate is based on personal qualities & characteristics
shown by the leader
- Subordinates may receive satisfaction by avoiding disagreements with the leader & complying
with the organization's wishes
Expert Power - Power derived from having great knowledge, skill, or expertise
- Often informal or situation-based
- Example: sport information director provides guidance to an intern
Informational Power - When a leader explains how a job or task should be done differently
- Similar to expert power, however, it is isolated to a single situation
- Example: GM suggests new way of doing work or scouting players
Dynamics of Leadership - Leader Behaviour: supportive, directive, participative,
achievement-oriented
