Chapter 9: Power and Influence in the Workplace

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Manipulation is the ability to affect someone else's decisions without any intention involved.

False

Influence is always used to benefit the influencer only.

False

Silent authority is a type of soft influence tactic.

False

Assertiveness is a type of passive influence tactic.

False

Vocal authority is a type of soft influence tactic that involves using rewards to motivate employees.

False

Workplace bullying is a mild form of assertiveness.

False

Information control is a type of soft influence tactic that involves sharing information openly.

False

Manipulation is always a negative influence tactic.

True

Influence and manipulation are interchangeable terms.

False

Hard influence tactics are always used to benefit both parties involved.

False

Test your understanding of power and influence in the workplace, including the dependence model of power, sources of power, contingencies of power, social networks, and influence tactics.

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