Authority , power and coercion

What does power in a school system refer to when a principal decides on new school policies?

• The ability of an individual or group to influence others

• The formal roles and positions held by individuals

• The use of force or threats to compel action

• The legitimate and accepted form of influence

Imagine you are more likely to follow advice from a colleague you admire and respect. What type of power does this colleague have over you?

• Expert Power

• Coercive Power

• Referent Power

• Reward Power

What distinguishes authority from power in the context of a school principal's role?

• Authority relies on force or threats for compliance

• Authority is based solely on the ability to give rewards

• Authority is the ability to influence without formal roles

• Authority is a legitimate and accepted form of influence

Which of the following is an example of coercive power?

• A manager threatening to fire an employee for not meeting sales targets

• A team leader organizing a team-building retreat

• A mentor explaining a new software tool to a mentee

• A CEO giving a bonus to an employee for exceptional work

What is the main consequence of using coercion to make employees follow company policies?

• It enhances the legitimacy of authority figures within the company

• It often results in negative feelings and resentment among employees

• It results in long-term respect and cooperation from employees

• It fosters a positive work environment

At Lincoln High School, who is typically granted authority by the school board and district policies to make decisions?

• Student leaders

• Teachers

• School Administrators

• Parents

What is the primary source of a teacher's authority within their classroom?

• Their ability to give rewards

• Their popularity among students

• Their position as educators responsible for student learning

• Their ability to use physical force

In a corporate setting, how does a manager's use of coercive power differ from their use of reward power?

• Coercive power is based on the manager's expertise in a subject

• Coercive power relies on the manager's ability to enforce penalties or punishments

• Coercive power is a legitimate form of influence within the organizational structure

• Coercive power relies on employees' admiration and respect for the manager

What is a key characteristic of expert power?

• It relies on the use of physical force

• It is granted by the school board and district policies

• It is derived from knowledge and expertise in specific subjects

• It is based on the ability to impose negative consequences

In a company, what is the relationship between the manager's disciplinary actions and their leadership?

• The manager's disciplinary actions are a form of leadership based on respect

• The manager's disciplinary actions achieve compliance through force or fear, unlike leadership

• The manager's disciplinary actions are the legitimate power that comes from a recognized position

• The manager's disciplinary actions and leadership are both based on the ability to give rewards