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Influence, Power, and Politics in Organizations Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of positional power?

Legitimate power

Explanation

Power based on formal position within an organization.

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

Referent power

Explanation

Power derived from admiration and respect.

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

Reward power

Explanation

Influencing through reward provision.

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

Threatening to fire

Explanation

Using threats to exert influence.

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

Referent power

Explanation

Power derived from admiration and respect.

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

Resource Dependency Theory

Explanation

Power from control of essential resources.

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

Coalition building

Explanation

Building alliances for desired results.

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

Expert power

Explanation

Power from skills, knowledge, or expertise.

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?

Persuasion

Explanation

Influencing using rational arguments.

#10

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

Builds trust and loyalty

Explanation

Does not build trust or loyalty.

#11

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

Coercive power

Explanation

Not a form of power that avoids coercion.

#12

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

Coercion

Explanation

Influence through threats or punishment.

#13

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

Ingratiation

Explanation

Persuasion through flattery.

#14

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

Personal power

Explanation

Influence from personal characteristics.

Influence, Power, and Politics in Organizations Quiz

Which of the following is an example of positional power?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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