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Which model describes the five sources of power in organizations?
Which model describes the five sources of power in organizations?
- The influence tactics model
- The dependence model (correct)
- The social networks model
- The organizational politics model
Which of the following is NOT one of the four contingencies of power?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four contingencies of power?
- Discretion
- Centrality
- Substitutability (correct)
- Visibility
What is one way people and work units can gain power?
What is one way people and work units can gain power?
- Through personal characteristics
- Through social networks (correct)
- Through influence tactics
- Through organizational politics
How many types of influence tactics are described in the text?
How many types of influence tactics are described in the text?
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What are the two factors associated with organizational politics?
What are the two factors associated with organizational politics?
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Study Notes
Power in Organizations
- The French and Raven Model describes the five sources of power in organizations.
Contingencies of Power
- The four contingencies of power are: resource centrality, substitutability, copeability, and discretion.
Gaining Power
- One way people and work units can gain power is by acquiring control over resources or information.
Influence Tactics
- There are nine types of influence tactics described in the text.
Organizational Politics
- The two factors associated with organizational politics are: the ability to exercise power and the availability of opportunities to exercise power.
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Test your knowledge on power and influence in the workplace with this quiz! Learn about the dependence model of power, the five sources of power in organizations, and the four contingencies of power. Challenge yourself and assess your understanding of this important topic.
