Power and Authority

What is the definition of Power?

• The ability to lead others
• The ability to exert control over other people 
• The ability to force others complete a task 
• The ability to influence others

Power that comes from one's ability to give someone something they want

• Reward Power
• Expert Power
• Legitimate Power
• Referent Power

Power that comes from one's knowledge expertise

• Legitimate Power
• Referent Power
• Expert Power
• Reward Power

What is the definition of Authority?

• The right to command others respect
• The legitimate right to command others 
• The ability to command others
• The right to tell others what to do

What is the definition of Delegation

• Passing a portion of your authority to your subordinates
• Telling others to do your job for you
• Taking charge of a situation 
• Asking for ideas from your subordinates 

What is the definition of Responsibility?

• An obligation to act without being told 
• An obligation to do what your told
• An obligation to always do right 
• An obligation on the part of a leader to take action

Which is an example of power?

• Going to war.

• Coordinating a business meeting.

• Cleaning your room.

• Taking an exam.

One sociologist that discussed power and authority was Max Weber.

• True

• False

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used his public speaking abilities and magnetism to inspire the Civil Rights Movement. He is an example of

• a traditional leader

• a charismatic leader

• a legal-rational leader

• an illegitimate leader

The ability to carry out one's will despite resistance is

• authority

• legitimacy

• rationalization

• power