#1
Which type of power is based on the authority granted by a formal position in an organization?
Expert power
Coercive power
Legitimate power
Referent power
#2
Which of the following is an example of referent power?
A manager's ability to reward or punish employees
A leader's charisma and likability
A CEO's control over organizational resources
An expert's knowledge and skills
#3
Which of the following is NOT a potential source of power in organizations?
Information power
Coercive power
Reward power
Positional power
#4
What type of power involves the ability to influence others based on personal attraction, charisma, or admiration?
Expert power
Referent power
Coercive power
Reward power
#5
What type of power is characterized by the ability to influence others through charisma and personal attributes?
Expert power
Referent power
Coercive power
Reward power
#6
What type of power is derived from a person's expertise, skill, or knowledge?
Referent power
Legitimate power
Expert power
Coercive power
#7
Which theory of power suggests that power derives from the control of scarce resources?
Resource dependence theory
Social exchange theory
Network theory
Contingency theory
#8
What is the primary difference between formal and informal power?
Formal power is based on position, while informal power is based on personal characteristics.
Formal power is based on personal characteristics, while informal power is based on position.
Formal power is based on coercion, while informal power is based on rewards.
Formal power is based on rewards, while informal power is based on coercion.
#9
What type of power involves the ability to control others through the distribution of rewards?
Referent power
Legitimate power
Expert power
Reward power
#10
Which theory suggests that power arises from the dependence of individuals and organizations on each other?
Social exchange theory
Resource dependence theory
Contingency theory
Network theory
#11
According to French and Raven's typology, what type of power is characterized by the ability to influence others through the threat of punishment?
Expert power
Legitimate power
Coercive power
Referent power
#12
Which theory posits that power is derived from the control over the flow of information within a network?
Resource dependence theory
Social exchange theory
Network theory
Contingency theory
#13
Which theory of power focuses on the importance of social networks and relationships in determining power dynamics?
Resource dependence theory
Social exchange theory
Network theory
Contingency theory
#14
Which theory of power suggests that power arises from the interdependence between organizations and their external environments?
Resource dependence theory
Social exchange theory
Network theory
Contingency theory