BUAD 309 Chapter 13 | Answered with Rationales (Complete Solutions)
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BUAD 309 Chapter 13 | Answered with Rationales (Complete Solutions) Power is a function of ________. A) goal congruency B) realization C) inheritance D) dependence E) altruism Power is a function of dependence. Which of the following statements is true regarding power? A) A is said to have power ...
A) goal congruency
B) realization
C) inheritance
D) dependence
E) altruism
Power is a function of dependence.
Which of the following statements is true regarding power?
A) A is said to have power over B if B controls something that A desires.
B) The greater A's dependence on B, the greater A's power in the relationship.
C) If A has the capacity to influence the behavior of B, then A is said to have power over
B.
D) A can have power over B only if A is B's leader.
E) A can have power over B only when A and B have similar goals.
If A has the capacity to influence the behavior of B then A is said to have power over B.
The most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependence. The greater
B's dependence on A, the greater A's power in the relationship.
Which of the following is a differentiating factor between power and leadership?
A) control
B) influence
C) ability
D) goal compatibility
E) negative affect
Power does not require goal compatibility, merely dependence. Leadership, on the
other hand, requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being
led.
Which of the following is a feature of power?
A) lack of dependence of followers
B) use of positive styles over negative tactics
C) downward influence of leader on followers
D) lack of goal compatibility between leaders and followers
E) lack of control on behavior of followers
,Power does not require goal compatibility, merely dependence. Leadership, on the
other hand, requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being
led.
Which of the following is true with regard to leadership?
A) It maximizes the importance of lateral and upward influence patterns.
B) It eliminates the requirement of goal compatibility.
C) It stimulates research in the area of tactics of influence.
D) It focuses on downward influence on followers.
E) It encourages dependence of followers on leaders.
Leadership focuses on the downward influence on followers. It minimizes the
importance of lateral and upward influence patterns, while power does not.
Research on power is likely to provide information on the most effective ________.
A) leadership styles for motivating followers
B) methods to reduce dependence on leaders
C) tactics for gaining compliance of employees
D) methods of rewarding successful employees
E) modes of assessing employee performance
Research on power focuses on tactics for gaining compliance. It goes beyond the
individual as the exerciser of power because groups as well as individuals can use
power to control other individuals or groups.
Power may be categorized as ________.
A) informational and personal
B) formal and informal
C) informal and legitimate
D) formal and personal
E) direct and indirect
The bases or sources of power are divided into two general groupings, formal and
personal. These two groupings are then broken down into more specific categories.
The ________ power is based on the fear of the negative results from failing to comply.
A) legitimate
B) coercive
C) punitive
D) referent
E) abusive
, The coercive power base depends on fear of the negative results from failing to comply.
It rests on the application, or the threat of application, of physical sanctions such as the
infliction of pain, frustration through restriction of movement, or the controlling by force
of basic physiological or safety needs.
In the last one week, May and Phyllis have been putting in extra hours at work so that
the project assigned to them by their manager is completed well within time. Though the
manager was due to assign two more people for this project, he had not done so. As a
result, May and Phyllis, who were having to do double their routine workload, went and
complained to the division manager. May was promptly suspended from work for
complaining about her immediate supervisor. This represents the operation of
________ power.
A) reward
B) legitimate
C) coercive
D) expert
E) referent
The coercive power base depends on fear of the negative results from failing to comply.
At the organizational level, A has coercive power over B if A can dismiss, suspend, or
demote B, assuming B values his or her job.
________ power represents the compliance that is achieved based on the ability to
distribute positive benefits that others view as valuable.
A) Legitimate
B) Coercive
C) Reward
D) Personal
E) Reflective
The opposite of coercive power is reward power, with which people comply because it
produces positive benefits; someone who can distribute rewards others view as
valuable will have power over them. These rewards can be either financial, such as
controlling pay rates, or nonfinancial, including recognition, or promotions.
As a regional sales officer, one of Brandon's job responsibilities is to process the yearly
appraisal forms of his subordinates and provide them with increments, bonuses, or
benefits based on their performance that year. This job responsibility directly reflects his
________.
A) active power
B) expert power
C) referent power
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