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Which of the following best defines power?
The capacity to influence the behavior of others
What is the difference between power and leadership?
Power operates on dependency, while leadership is an individual phenomenon
Which of the following is an example of formal power?
Coercive power
What is the basis of legitimate power?
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Which of the following is an example of personal power?
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What is the key to power?
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Which power tactic involves using negotiation and considering favors in order to get what you want?
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Which power tactic involves insisting on compliance?
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What increases dependency in power relationships?
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Which power tactic involves getting support from higher levels to back up a request?
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Which of the following is an example of referent power?
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What is the basis of information power?
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Which power tactic involves using rewards or punishments to get something done?
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What is the basis of expert power?
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Which factor influences political behavior and refers to the reallocation of resources within an organization?
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Which impression management technique involves calling attention to one's achievements?
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Which defensive behavior involves avoiding action and overconforming to rules and norms?
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Which defensive behavior involves avoiding blame and misrepresenting information?
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Which view of conflict sees conflict as a natural and inevitable process in any group?
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Which view of conflict sees conflict as not only a positive force in a group, but also necessary for effective performance?
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