15 Questions
What type of power does a manager have based on their official status in the organization's hierarchy of authority?
Position power
What is one source of position power?
Reward power
Which of the following is NOT a source of position power?
Expert power
What is the basis of a manager's position power in an organization?
Official status in the organization's hierarchy of authority
What is one way a manager can exercise their position power?
By offering rewards
What is the primary source of managerial power that arises from an individual's position or role within an organization?
Position power
Which of the following is a characteristic of personal power?
Derived from an individual's expertise or charisma
What is the relationship between position power and personal power?
Position power and personal power are two separate sources of managerial power
What is an example of a source of position power?
An individual's job title or role
What is the primary difference between position power and personal power?
Position power is based on an individual's role, while personal power is based on an individual's characteristics
What is the primary purpose of power according to the definition?
To influence and control others for the common good
What is power, according to the definition?
The ability to get someone else to do something you want done or make things happen the way you want
What should power be used for, according to the definition?
To influence and control others for the common good
What is NOT a characteristic of power, according to the definition?
The ability to dominate and manipulate others
What is the underlying assumption of the definition of power?
Power should be used to benefit others
Study Notes
Managerial Power
- There are two sources of managerial power: position power and personal power.
Position Power
- Position power is based on a manager's official status in the organization's hierarchy of authority.
- Sources of position power:
- Reward power: the capability to offer something of value.
- Coercive power: the ability to get someone else to do something you want done or make things happen the way you want.
- Note: position power should be used to influence and control others for the common good, rather than seeking to exercise control for personal satisfaction.
Understand the two sources of managerial power, position power and personal power, and learn about their characteristics and sources.
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