Management Powers and Hard/Soft Skills

What is power in an organization?

• The ability to have things your way

• The potential ability to influence others

• The authority granted from a formal position

• The power to punish or recommend punishment

What is the difference between positional (Legitimate) power and leadership?

• Positional power is based on formal authority, while leadership is about influencing others

• Positional power is about inspiring others, while leadership is based on formal authority

• Positional power and leadership are the same thing

• Positional power is the ability to have things your way, while leadership is about influencing others

What is legitimate power based on?

• Formal position and authority

• Expertise and knowledge

• Personality characteristics

• Superior knowledge

Which type of power is giving out things such as a raise, a compliment, or a desired prize?

• Legitimate power

• Reward power

• Coercive power

• Expert power

What is coercive power?

• The power to punish or recommend punishment

• The authority granted from a formal position

• The ability to have things your way

• The power to inspire others to action

What is expert power based on?

• Formal position and authority

• Information and knowledge

• Personality characteristics

• Superior knowledge

What does referent (Identity) power depend on?

• Formal title or position

• Expertise and knowledge

• Personality characteristics

• Superior knowledge

Which type of power is especially visible in charismatic leadership?

• Legitimate power

• Reward power

• Coercive power

• Referent power

What are the two categories of power?

• Legitimate power and reward power

• Coercive power and expert power

• Hard power and soft power

• Referent power and expert power

What is the opposite of reward power?

• Legitimate power

• Coercive power

• Expert power

• Referent power