8.1 The Nature of Power

• Legitimate power is accepted as rightful and proper, such as the authority of the government.


  True
• What is authority closely related to?

  Recognized right to power
• Social power is derived from one's position or status within a social group.status
• What is the definition of coercive power?

  Force compliance through threats
• Match the feature with the correct type of influence:

  Power ↔️ Ability to influence others

  Authority ↔️ Recognized right to influence
• Authority is legitimate based on social norms or laws.laws
• Power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others
• Legitimate power is based on specialized knowledge or expertise.

  False
• What is political power derived from?

  Authority within government
• Economic power comes from control over economic resources
• Social, political, and economic power sources cannot overlap or interact.

  False
• Match the feature with its description for power and authority:

  Power ↔️ Ability to influence others

  Authority ↔️ Recognized right to exercise influence
• Authority figures have legitimate power within organizations.


  True
• What is a negative consequence of power imbalances in society?

  Exploitation or oppression
• Coercive power used by a government can lead to censorship, surveillance, or even violence
• Understanding sources of power is crucial for addressing power imbalances.


  True
• Reward power in the workplace can contribute to the exploitation of vulnerable workers
• Match the example with its type of power and negative impact:

  Authoritarian Regimes ↔️ Coercive Power || Suppression of dissent

  Workplace Exploitation ↔️ Reward Power || Exploitation of workers
• What is the definition of power according to the study material?

  Ability to influence others
• Coercive power involves using threats or punishment to force compliance.force
• Match the type of power with its definition:

  Coercive Power ↔️ Force compliance through threats

  Reward Power ↔️ Give something wanted for compliance

  Legitimate Power ↔️ Accepted rightful authority

  Expert Power ↔️ Derived from specialized knowledge
• Economic power comes from control over resources such as wealth or property.

  True
• What is the source of power for political power?

  Authority within government
• Order the sources of power from most social to most economic:

  1️⃣ Social Power

  2️⃣ Political Power

  3️⃣ Economic Power
• Expert power is based on specialized knowledge or expertise.


  True
• Referent power is based on charisma and the ability to inspire others.inspire
• Who are examples of authority figures within organizations or societies?

  Political leaders, teachers
• Expert power is derived from specialized knowledge or expertise.


  True
• What type of power involves forcing others to comply through threats or punishment?

  Coercive Power
• What is the basis of referent power?

  Charisma
• Power is closely related to authority, which is the recognized right to exercise power
• Authority makes power more stable and accepted in society.


  True
• How might a manager use reward power and legitimate power to motivate employees?

  By offering promotions
• What tactics might authoritarian regimes use with coercive power?

  Censorship and surveillance