PolGov Quiz 5

According to him, “Power is the capacity to impose one’s will on others by reliance on effective sanctions in case of non-compliance.” *

• a. Morgenthau

• b. Schwarzenberger

• c. Schleicher

He believed that “Power is the power of man on others” and as a “man’s control over the minds and actions of other men.”

• a. Morgenthau

• b. Schwarzenberger

• c. Schleicher

An ability to make other people do what one wants them to do.

• a. power

• b. authority

• c. focus

A power derives from access to facts and knowledge that others find helpful or valuable.

• a. reward

• b. coercive

• c. informational

A power comes from the ability to bestow valued material rewards or create other positive incentive

• a. reward

• b. coercive

• c. informational

A power is the menace and application of sanctions and other negative outcomes.

• a. reward

• b. coercive

• c. informational

It is the power individuals have from their role and status within an organization.

• a. legitimate

• b. referent

• c. expert

A power draws from a person's ability and knowledge and is especially strong when an organization has a high need for them.

• a. legitimate

• b. referent

• c. expert

A power originates from the ability of individuals to attract others and build their faithfulness.

• a. legitimate

• b. referent

• c. expert

What is the other term for positional power?

• a. legitimate

• b. referent

• c. expert