Explore the nuances of power in organizational psychology. Test your knowledge with 11 insightful questions on leadership styles, bases of power, and influence tactics.
Which of the following is an example of legitimate power in an organization?
Expertise in a particular field
Being well-liked by coworkers
Having authority granted by the organization's hierarchy
Ability to influence others through charisma
#2
What is the primary focus of social power theory in organizational behavior?
The influence of technology on power dynamics
The impact of group dynamics on power distribution
The role of individual personality traits in acquiring power
The effect of organizational structure on power allocation
#3
Which theory of power in organizational behavior emphasizes the importance of dependence as the source of power?
Resource dependence theory
Social exchange theory
Contingency theory
Structural contingency theory
#4
In the context of organizational behavior, what is 'referent power'?
Power derived from expertise or knowledge
Power based on one's personal liking and respect for another
Power stemming from one's formal position within the organization
Power based on control of valuable resources
#5
Which leadership style is characterized by a leader who makes decisions independently with little or no input from others?
Transformational leadership
Transactional leadership
Autocratic leadership
Democratic leadership
#6
Which concept refers to the ability of individuals or groups to induce or influence the beliefs or actions of other individuals or groups in a certain direction?
Power
Authority
Influence
Control
#7
Which type of power in organizational behavior is based on the perception that someone has specialized knowledge or expertise?
Legitimate power
Referent power
Expert power
Reward power
#8
What is the primary difference between power and authority in organizational behavior?
Power is earned, while authority is bestowed.
Power is based on expertise, while authority is based on position.
Power is coercive, while authority is persuasive.
Power is temporary, while authority is permanent.
#9
Which theory suggests that power is derived from the control of critical resources within an organization?
Resource Dependency Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Contingency Theory
Equity Theory
#10
According to French and Raven's Five Bases of Power, which type of power is based on fear of the negative results from failing to comply?
Referent power
Expert power
Coercive power
Legitimate power
#11
In the context of organizational behavior, which of the following is NOT a form of positional power?