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What is power in the context of politics?
What is power in the context of politics?
Power is the ability to get someone to do something he or she wants to accomplish, thus making things happen.
Power can be both constructive and destructive.
Power can be both constructive and destructive.
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Which of the following is NOT a source of power mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a source of power mentioned?
Match the types of organizational power with their definitions:
Match the types of organizational power with their definitions:
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What is expert power?
What is expert power?
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According to Roskin et al., what is a prime ingredient of politics?
According to Roskin et al., what is a prime ingredient of politics?
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The ability to control another's behavior because they wish to identify with the power source is known as ______ power.
The ability to control another's behavior because they wish to identify with the power source is known as ______ power.
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Study Notes
The Concept of Power
- Power is the ability to influence others to do what someone wants.
- Power is a core component of politics.
- Influence is the process by which one person changes another person's behavior or feelings.
- Authority is the right to influence another person.
Sources of Power
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Organizational Power is derived from an individual's position within an organization and their control over valuable resources.
- Reward Power: Using both tangible and intangible rewards to control others.
- Coercive Power: Using punishment or the threat of punishment to influence behavior.
- Legitimate Power: The right to influence others based on their internalized values or beliefs about the boss's authority.
- Information Power: Control over and access to information, which can be used to influence others.
- Process Power: Control over the methods of production and analysis, impacting how resources are used and decisions are made.
- Representative Power: The legal right to speak on behalf of a group, representing a collection of individuals or departments.
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Individual Power (Personal Power) comes from an individual's personal characteristics valuable to their organization.
- Expert Power: Influence based on knowledge, skills, or expertise that others lack.
- Rational Persuasion: Influencing by convincing with logic and reasoning.
- Referent Power: Influence gained through others' desire to identify with the power source.
Symbols of Power
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Kanter's Symbols of Power focus on the ability of an individual to help or assist others.
- The ability to intervene on behalf of someone in trouble.
- The ability to help preferred employees get placed in desired positions.
- The ability to exceed budget limitations.
- The ability to grant above-average raises to employees.
- The ability to get topics included in meetings.
- Access to up-to-date information.
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Explore the multifaceted concept of power, particularly in the realm of politics. This quiz delves into the definitions, sources, and types of power that influence behavior and authority within organizations. Test your understanding of how power dynamics impact decision-making and control.
