Leadership and Power Concepts

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What type of power is based on a follower's identification and liking for the leader?

Coercive Power

Referent Power (correct)

Legitimate Power

Expert Power

Coercive power is a desirable form of leadership that promotes the goals of followers.

False (B)

Name one example of legitimate power.

A judge administering sentences.

A tour guide who is knowledgeable about a foreign country has __________ power.

expert Signup and view all the answers

Match the following bases of power with their definitions:

Referent Power = Based on followers’ identification with the leader Expert Power = Based on perceptions of competence Legitimate Power = Associated with formal authority Reward Power = Derived from the ability to provide rewards Signup and view all the answers

Which base of power is derived from the ability to penalize others?

Coercive Power (B) Signup and view all the answers

Information power stems from possessing knowledge that others need.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of leaders who use coercion?

They are primarily interested in their own goals. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of management?

Setting timetables (B) Signup and view all the answers

Leadership can be learned and is available to anyone.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major kinds of power in leadership?

Position power and personal power Signup and view all the answers

Leadership emphasizes the process of __________ a group of individuals toward goal attainment.

influencing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of management and leadership with their definitions:

Planning = Establish agendas and allocate resources Inspiring = Empowering followers and energizing them Controlling = Taking corrective action and developing incentives Aligning = Communicating goals and building coalitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of leadership compared to management?

Influencing change and adaptation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Assigned leadership is based on personal qualities rather than formal positions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between assigned leadership and emergent leadership?

Assigned leadership is based on formal titles, while emergent leadership arises from actions and support from followers. Signup and view all the answers

Management traditionally focuses on activities such as planning, organizing, staffing, and __________.

controlling Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes coercion in the context of leadership?

It involves using threats to induce change. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Leadership and Power

Power is the capacity to influence others' beliefs, attitudes, and actions.
Leadership involves the use of power as part of the influence process.
Six bases of power exist, impacting a leader's influence:
- Referent Power: based on followers' admiration and liking.
- Expert Power: based on perceived competence.
- Legitimate Power: based on formal authority.
- Reward Power: based on providing rewards.
- Coercive Power: based on punishment or penalties.
- Information Power: based on possessing valuable information.
Power can be categorized as Position Power (legitimate, reward, coercive, information) or Personal Power (referent, expert).

Leadership and Coercion

Coercion involves influencing others against their will using threats or negative rewards.
Coercion is not an ideal leadership style; it prioritizes the leader's goals over shared objectives.
Leading effectively involves collaboration, not coercion.

Leadership and Management

Management focuses on order and consistency (planning, organizing, staffing, controlling).
Leadership focuses on change and movement (establishing direction, aligning people, motivating, inspiring).
Management and leadership overlap; leaders need management skills, and effective managers need leadership skills.
Both aim to influence a group toward achieving common goals.
Some researchers differentiate management as more reactive and less emotionally involved, while leadership is proactive and more emotionally involved.

Leadership Definitions

Leadership is an influence process guiding groups toward goal attainment.
Leader and follower roles are interconnected.
Traditional approaches focused on leadership as a trait (innate qualities).
This text presents leadership as a learnable process available to everyone.

Types of Leadership

Assigned Leadership: based on formal position or title.
Emergent Leadership: based on actions and follower support.

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Description

This quiz explores key concepts of leadership and power, including different types of power such as referent, expert, legitimate, reward, coercive, and information power. It also discusses the implications of coercive leadership versus collaborative approaches. Test your understanding of how influence and power dynamics shape effective leadership.