ARE 112 Midterm #2 Study Guide 2024 with Complete Solutions!

Coercive power - ANSWER-The power to punish (least effective). Legitimate power - ANSWER-The power granted by some authority. EX: Mr. Peach and Alex Expert power - ANSWER-The power to have some specific skill or knowledge not found in others. EX: computer Wiz: Ralph and Jonah Referent power - ANSWER-The power from admiration or respect. Reward power - ANSWER-The power from being able to provide a reward to others. - In order to have authority you need to have power. - Authority: is the ability to command, direct, or influence thought, opinions, or behavior - Power alone does not give authority, this is a topic in our leadership Change management - ANSWER-Change occurs, this is not the same as transformational change, more of general comments about change, but we do see change management in the area of transformational change. 1. Dissatisfaction with the present situation 2. External pressure toward change 3. Momentum toward change (These are not the same as the driving force for change, but the context of change management) Threats to the change process: - ANSWER-1. Degree of change 2. Time frame 3. Impact of culture 4. Loss of existing benefits 5. Threats to position power 6. Threats to security 7. Redistribution of power 8. Disturb existing social networks 9. Uncertainty regarding change 1