Topic 6 review : POWER and INFLUENCE

What is Power in leadership?

• an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe (Invisible, fly, times travel,..).

• to move with a great speed or force

• the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence.

• the amount of energy transferred or converted per unit time

Which are the main types of Power?

• Electric

  Nuclear

  Fossil fuel

  Renewable

• Legitimate

  Reward

  Coercive

  Expert

  Referent

  Information

• Fly

  Times travel Invisible

  Read minds

  Speed

Position Power :

• Expert

  Reward

  Coercive

• Referent

  Legitimate

  Expert

• Legitimate

  Reward

  Expert

• Legitimate

  Reward

  Coercive

Personal Power:

• Expert

  Referent

• Expert

  Coercive

• Legitimate

  Coercive

• Reward

  Legitimate

Which of this best describes a leader?

• Someone who holds a position in an organization and able to control or influence others

• A process whereby an individual influence a group of individuals to achieve a common goal

 

Which of the following is NOT a way that managers can enhance expert power?

• Telling the truth

• Keeping experience and accomplishments private

• Confident

• Training others

"The police officer pulling you over for breaching the speed limits or giving you instructions in case of evacuation." - Which power does the police officer hold?

• Expert

• Legitimate

• Referent

• Reward

Answer explanation

Legitimate power comes from the person’s position or job - police officer has uniform, badges.