MHA 701 WEEK 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Power
- The ability to influence the beliefs, emotions, and behaviors of people
- Exists only when there is an unequal relationship between two people and where one
of the two is dependent upon the other
Potential power
An individual has the ability to influence another individual
Kinetic power
The individual actually uses his/her power to influence another individual
5 sources of social power
- Rewards
- Coercive
- Legitimate
- Referent
- Expert
Reward power
The ability to give rewards or something that holds value to another individual
Coercive power
The ability to administer punishment or withhold something that the other individual
needs or wants
, Legitimate power
- power that stems from being elected or appointed to a position of authority
- Can come from culture, social structure, and delegation of power
Referent power
Stems from the individual's effective regard or attraction for or identification with the
other party
Expert power
Exists when the individual's perception of the other knowledge within a given area
Other sources of power
- Dependency
- Coalitions
- Delegated
Developing a power base
- Create a sense of obligation
- Building a reputation as an expert in a certain area
- Identification
- Perceived dependence
Organizational Politics
The intentional acts of influence to enhance or protect the self-interest of individuals or
groups
8 types of political behavior
- Attacking or blaming others
- Using information as a political tool
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Power
- The ability to influence the beliefs, emotions, and behaviors of people
- Exists only when there is an unequal relationship between two people and where one
of the two is dependent upon the other
Potential power
An individual has the ability to influence another individual
Kinetic power
The individual actually uses his/her power to influence another individual
5 sources of social power
- Rewards
- Coercive
- Legitimate
- Referent
- Expert
Reward power
The ability to give rewards or something that holds value to another individual
Coercive power
The ability to administer punishment or withhold something that the other individual
needs or wants
, Legitimate power
- power that stems from being elected or appointed to a position of authority
- Can come from culture, social structure, and delegation of power
Referent power
Stems from the individual's effective regard or attraction for or identification with the
other party
Expert power
Exists when the individual's perception of the other knowledge within a given area
Other sources of power
- Dependency
- Coalitions
- Delegated
Developing a power base
- Create a sense of obligation
- Building a reputation as an expert in a certain area
- Identification
- Perceived dependence
Organizational Politics
The intentional acts of influence to enhance or protect the self-interest of individuals or
groups
8 types of political behavior
- Attacking or blaming others
- Using information as a political tool
