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What is a primary positive effect of having power in leadership?
What is a primary positive effect of having power in leadership?
- Ability to manage conflicts promptly (correct)
- Encouragement of hostility among subordinates
- Greater reliance on subordinates' decisions
- Increased focus on personal benefits
How can power create a negative workplace environment?
How can power create a negative workplace environment?
- By fostering strong collaboration among team members
- By promoting equitable sharing of responsibilities
- Through excessive distancing between leaders and subordinates (correct)
- Through open communication channels
What differentiates power from authority?
What differentiates power from authority?
- Authority is solely the ability to make decisions
- Authority guarantees successful influence
- Power can influence others’ actions regardless of formal position (correct)
- Power is recognized only in political contexts
What can result from the over-exercising of power?
What can result from the over-exercising of power?
In what way can power dynamics manifest in a workplace?
In what way can power dynamics manifest in a workplace?
What is the ability of a person to influence the actions and decisions of another individual called?
What is the ability of a person to influence the actions and decisions of another individual called?
According to Max Weber, how is power exercised?
According to Max Weber, how is power exercised?
Which of the following best describes 'downward influence' in a leadership context?
Which of the following best describes 'downward influence' in a leadership context?
What can be one possible reason for individuals influencing others?
What can be one possible reason for individuals influencing others?
Power is present in which types of social relationships?
Power is present in which types of social relationships?
Flashcards
Power
Power
The ability to influence another person's actions, decisions, or behavior.
Authority
Authority
The ability of a person to influence the actions, decisions, and behavior of another individual.
Power abuse
Power abuse
Exerting power in a harmful or inappropriate way.
Positive effects of power
Positive effects of power
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Negative effects of power
Negative effects of power
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What is power in political terms?
What is power in political terms?
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How is power exercised?
How is power exercised?
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Downward Influence
Downward Influence
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Upward Influence
Upward Influence
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What can cause people to be intimidated?
What can cause people to be intimidated?
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Study Notes
Power in Politics
- Power is the ability of a person to influence the actions, decisions, and behavior of another individual.
- Power can be exerted downward (leader influencing subordinates) or upward (subordinates influencing leader).
- Max Weber defined power as the possibility of imposing one's will on others.
- Kenneth Boulding's definition of power is the capacity to get others to do things that contribute to what one wants.
- Power has both positive and negative effects.
Sources of Power
- Force: Using coercion to impose one's will on others (e.g., mobilizing armed forces).
- Influence: The ability to affect the decisions of others (e.g., changing opinions on electoral processes).
- Authority: Power that is institutionalized and widely recognized by people (e.g., obedience to police officers).
Effects of Exercising Power
- Positive Effects: Power enables citizens to act immediately, powerful people are more proactive and responsive to issues, power is connected with optimism.
- Negative Effects: Leaders can abuse power, resulting in unethical decisions and creating a corrupt political landscape. Power can sometimes distance leaders from their subordinates, creating a hostile environment. Too much power leads to undervaluing the work, skills and ability of others.
Power and Authority
- Authority is a form of power that is legitimate, meaning the right and ability to wield power is recognized.
- Examples of authority include religious leaders, school administrators, and police officers.
Abuse of Power
- Abuse of power occurs when a person uses their power in an unethical or harmful way.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of power in politics, including its definitions, sources, and effects on society. It covers theories from notable figures like Max Weber and Kenneth Boulding, as well as the distinctions between coercion, influence, and authority. Test your understanding of how power operates within political frameworks.
