Week 9 Lec 1

In the context of organizational behavior, which statement most accurately captures the nuanced relationship between power, perception, and dependence?

Considering the multifaceted sources of power, how does 'Discretion' as a contingency of power, uniquely contribute to an individual's or entity's capacity to exert influence?

Which intricate dynamic exemplifies the interrelation between expert power and managing uncertainties within a volatile business ecology?

Examining the implications of "social capital", under what conditions does social capital most effectively translate into tangible power for an individual or organization?

In a scenario where a manager employs 'silent authority' as an influence tactic, what contextual conditions or subordinate characteristics would likely maximize its effectiveness while minimizing potential resistance?

Considering the ethical dimensions, under what conditions does the application of 'assertiveness' as an influence tactic transition from legitimate leadership to manipulative coercion?

Within the realm of organizational influence tactics, under which circumstances would 'information control' be considered ethically justifiable versus an act of organizational manipulation?

In the dynamics of 'coalition formation' as an influence tactic within organizations, which structural and cultural characteristics most strongly predict the long-term stability and effectiveness of such alliances?

Concerning the influence tactic of 'upward appeal', what distinguishes a legitimate, strategically sound appeal from a manipulative act of evading responsibility or transferring blame?

In evaluating the effectiveness of 'persuasion' as an influence tactic, what combination of audience characteristics, message content, and contextual factors would result in the most durable attitudinal change?

When is 'impression management' most likely to yield genuine career advancement versus creating a superficial perception that ultimately undermines long-term professional credibility?

Under which circumstances does 'exchange' as an influence tactic, particularly promising benefits or resources for compliance, risk undermining organizational integrity and fostering a culture of quid pro quo?

Organizational politics is typically defined as influence tactics for personal gain. How is this different from beneficial, and ethical, influence?

What are the key differences that fundamentally distinguish legitimate power from coercive power and how do these differences impact employee engagement?

In the context of organizational power dynamics, how does the concept of 'nonsubstitutability' interact with an individual's or department's overall influence within an organization?

How do an individual's political skills modify the relationship between their use of impression management and their long-term career success?

What is the most significant difference between supervisors that engage in ingratiation and impression management compared to supervisors that do not?

When selling vacuum cleaners, Bill always explains to customers that the product he sells is more expensive than other brands but does a better job. This is an example of the persuasion tactic known as what?

How do feelings of power impact ones perceptions?

Power exists when others believe who has it?