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WorksheetsPOWER AND EMPOWERMENT
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which of the following is NOT a type of power in organizations?
Coercive power
Emotional power
Expert power
Referent power
Which source of power comes from the ability to provide rewards or incentives?
Legitimate power
Coercive power
Reward power
Referent power
“Asking a colleague for help by expressing trust in their abilities” to CONSULTATION
True
False
In leadership, the concept of "empowerment" is often understood as what?
Increasing the personal power of the leader
Delegating authority to employees so they can make their own decisions and take action
Strictly controlling employee decisions
Focusing on monitoring and managing employee performance
What is the main characteristic of decentralized structures in organizations?
Decision-making power is concentrated at the highest level
The organization has a flat structure with no clear hierarchy
All decisions must go through a board of directors
Employees at different levels have the authority to make independent decisions
Which of following is NOT a barrier to delegation from managers?
They lack of experience.
They communicate very well.
They fear of being disliked by employees.
They lack of organization skills.
Which communication style is described as being people-oriented and expressing opinions in a strong emotional way?
Directive
Reflective
Emotive
Supportive
When should a manager adopt a directive communication style?
When solving technical problems
When taking corrective action for employees
When supporting colleagues
When it is necessary to discuss creative ideas
What factors are necessary for successful communication related to power?
Rigidity
Flexibility and good judgment
Attention to emotions
Strong direction
When a leader has authority but no responsibility, what can happen?
The leader will never be held accountable for his decisions
The leader may abuse his power without regard for the results
Employees will be more motivated to work
The company will be more efficient
Which of the following is a benefit of delegation from manager/ supervisor's aspect?
Elevated self-esteem and confidence.
Professional knowledge and skill development.
Improved time management.
Sense of achievement.
.................. communication style combine low levels of dominance with high levels of sociability.
Reflective
Supportive
Emotive
Directive
Which of the following is a characteristic of centralized organizations?
Information moves upward through the organization and directives are issued downward.
Create an organization of empowered
managers and staff members who have
an understanding of the entire
operation.
Are characterised as bottom-up.
for organizations
that face stiff competition in fast-
changing market or business
conditions.
How many basic communication styles?
6
4
5
3
The managers/supervisors do not need to monitor the progress and ask for regular updates.
True
False
