Influence, Power, and Politics in Organizations Quiz

Test your knowledge on positional, coercive, and noncoercive power in organizations. Explore theories and tactics in this quiz!

#1

Which of the following is an example of positional power?

Expert power
Referent power
Coercive power
Legitimate power
#2

What type of power is derived from an individual's charisma and charm?

Coercive power
Referent power
Reward power
Legitimate power
#3

What is the term for the ability to influence others by providing rewards?

Expert power
Referent power
Reward power
Legitimate power
#4

Which of the following is an example of a coercive power tactic?

Persuasion
Building alliances
Threatening to fire
Offering promotions
#5

Which of the following power bases is derived from the admiration and respect of others?

Coercive power
Referent power
Expert power
Reward power
#6

Which theory of power suggests that power comes from control over critical resources in the organization?

Resource Dependency Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Contingency Theory
Trait Theory
#7

What is the term for the political tactic of building alliances and support to achieve a desired outcome?

Coalition building
Sabotage
Intimidation
Manipulation
#8

In French and Raven's Five Forms of Power, which type of power is based on an individual's skills, knowledge, or expertise?

Coercive power
Referent power
Expert power
Reward power
#9

Which term refers to the process by which individuals attempt to influence the beliefs or behaviors of others by using rational arguments or factual information?

Coercion
Persuasion
Intimidation
Manipulation
#10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of coercive power?

Relies on fear and punishment
Based on position or title
Can lead to resentment
Builds trust and loyalty
#11

Which of the following is NOT a form of noncoercive power?

Expert power
Legitimate power
Referent power
Coercive power
#12

What is the term for the use of personal threats, intimidation, or punishment to influence others?

Persuasion
Ingratiation
Bullying
Coercion
#13

Which term describes the process of trying to persuade someone by using flattery or praise?

Coercion
Bargaining
Ingratiation
Manipulation
#14

Which term refers to the ability to exert influence over others based on a person's personal characteristics, charisma, or attractiveness?

Personal power
Positional power
Referent power
Reward power

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