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Power and Influence in Organizations Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of legitimate power in an organization?

Authority granted by a formal position

Explanation

Formal authority grants legitimacy.

What type of power is based on fear of negative results or punishment?

Coercive power

Explanation

Coercive power operates through fear of consequences.

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to comply with requests from others, especially if those requests are moderate in nature?

Compliance

Explanation

Compliance is yielding to moderate requests.

Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of a leader's behavior in motivating subordinates?

Behavioral theory

Explanation

Behavioral theory highlights behavior's motivational impact.

What is the term for the ability to influence others by virtue of one's perceived worthiness or likability?

Referent power

Explanation

Referent power stems from perceived likability or worthiness.

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their inputs and outcomes with those of others and then respond to eliminate any perceived inequities?

Equity theory

Explanation

Equity theory posits individuals strive for fairness in outcomes.

Which theory suggests that an individual's behavior within an organization is influenced by their perception of the expectations of others?

Social exchange theory

Explanation

Social exchange theory focuses on reciprocal expectations.

In the context of organizational behavior, what is the term for the process of intentionally influencing others to achieve specific goals?

Leadership

Explanation

Leadership involves intentional influence for goal achievement.

What is the primary difference between power and authority in an organizational context?

Power is the ability to coerce, while authority is the right to give orders.

Explanation

Power coerces, authority commands.

#10

Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome of having power in an organization?

Greater resistance to change

Explanation

Power doesn't necessarily correlate with resistance to change.

#11

Which of the following is NOT a type of power identified by John French and Bertram Raven?

Transactional power

Explanation

Transactional power is not within French and Raven's model.

#12

What is the term for the ability to control one's emotions and impulses, and adapt to changing circumstances?

Self-regulation

Explanation

Self-regulation involves emotional control and adaptation.

#13

Which of the following is a characteristic of transformational leadership?

Inspires and motivates followers to achieve beyond expectations

Explanation

Transformational leadership inspires exceeding expectations.

#14

According to French and Raven's Five Bases of Power model, what is the source of expert power?

Possession of knowledge or expertise

Explanation

Expert power derives from knowledge and skills.

#15

Which approach to power suggests that power resides in the relationships between individuals rather than in the individuals themselves?

Social network theory

Explanation

Social network theory views power within relational contexts.

#16

Which leadership style emphasizes making decisions without consulting others and closely supervising subordinates?

Autocratic leadership

Explanation

Autocratic leadership centralizes decision-making and supervision.

#17

Which theory suggests that individuals have an intrinsic motivation to maintain a balance between their inputs and outcomes in comparison to others?

Equity theory

Explanation

Equity theory posits individuals seek fairness in comparisons.

Power and Influence in Organizations Quiz

Which of the following is an example of legitimate power in an organization?

What type of power is based on fear of negative results or punishment?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to comply with requests from others, especially if those requests are moderate in nature?

Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of a leader's behavior in motivating subordinates?

What is the term for the ability to influence others by virtue of one's perceived worthiness or likability?

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their inputs and outcomes with those of others and then respond to eliminate any perceived inequities?

Which theory suggests that an individual's behavior within an organization is influenced by their perception of the expectations of others?

In the context of organizational behavior, what is the term for the process of intentionally influencing others to achieve specific goals?

What is the primary difference between power and authority in an organizational context?

Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome of having power in an organization?

Which of the following is NOT a type of power identified by John French and Bertram Raven?

What is the term for the ability to control one's emotions and impulses, and adapt to changing circumstances?

Which of the following is a characteristic of transformational leadership?

According to French and Raven's Five Bases of Power model, what is the source of expert power?

Which approach to power suggests that power resides in the relationships between individuals rather than in the individuals themselves?

Which leadership style emphasizes making decisions without consulting others and closely supervising subordinates?

Which theory suggests that individuals have an intrinsic motivation to maintain a balance between their inputs and outcomes in comparison to others?

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