Types and Dynamics of Power in Social Interactions Quiz

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Which of the following best describes power in social interactions?

A measure of physical strength

The ability to influence others' behavior

The possession of wealth

The ability to control technology

What is the key feature of expert power?

It is based on a person's position within an organization

It is derived from personal charisma

It is based on a person's knowledge or expertise

It is the ability to control resources

What is the primary source of coercive power?

Personal charisma

Position within an organization

Control of resources

Ability to punish or threaten punishment

Which type of power is most likely to be based on expertise?

Legitimate power

Referent power

Coercive power

Expert power

Which type of power is based on a person's position within an organization?

Referent power

Coercive power

Legitimate power

Expert power

What is the key difference between power and authority?

Authority is always legitimate, while power may not be

Power is always legitimate, while authority may not be

Authority is based on personal characteristics, while power is not

Power is based on position, while authority is based on personal qualities

Which power base is derived from personal charisma and charm?

Coercive power

Referent power

Expert power

Reward power

What is the primary difference between power and influence?

Power is the ability to force others to do something, while influence is the ability to persuade others

Power is based on position, while influence is based on personal qualities

Power is always legitimate, while influence may not be

Power is limited to formal settings, while influence can occur in any setting

According to French and Raven's power taxonomy, what is an example of reward power?

A manager's ability to fire employees

A teacher's ability to give grades

A police officer's authority to arrest

A doctor's expertise in medicine

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In the context of social interactions, what is meant by 'soft power'?

Power that is based on physical strength

Power that is based on persuasion and attraction

Power that is derived from one's position within an organization

Power that is based on control of resources

Types and Dynamics of Power in Social Interactions Quiz

Which of the following best describes power in social interactions?

What is the key feature of expert power?

What is the primary source of coercive power?

Which type of power is most likely to be based on expertise?

Which type of power is based on a person's position within an organization?

What is the key difference between power and authority?

Which power base is derived from personal charisma and charm?

What is the primary difference between power and influence?

According to French and Raven's power taxonomy, what is an example of reward power?

In the context of social interactions, what is meant by 'soft power'?

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