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Which of the following is a source of power in organisational relationships?
Suggested Answer: A
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34 comments · newest first
CA
Carlee
10 months ago
Intruded power? Sounds suspicious... is that even a thing?
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Kattie
11 months ago
I thought given power was more common.
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Hershel
11 months ago
Referent power is definitely a source!
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Tabetha
11 months ago
Tactical power? Never heard of that one.
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Latrice
11 months ago
Totally agree, referent power is key in relationships!
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Judy
11 months ago
I feel like tactical power might be related to strategy, but I don't remember it being a common source of power in organizations.
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Jesusita
12 months ago
Given power sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it's actually a recognized source.
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Lettie
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question about different types of power, and referent power stood out as the most recognized one.
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Percy
1 year ago
I think referent power is definitely a source of power in relationships, but I'm not entirely sure about the others.
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Paola
1 year ago
I remember learning about the different sources of power in my management class. Referent power, where people follow someone because they admire them, seems like the best fit for this question. I'll go with option A.
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Alfred
1 year ago
Given power? Tactical power? I'm not familiar with those terms in the context of organizational power. I'll have to guess on this one.
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Lavera
1 year ago
Okay, let me see. Referent power is when someone has influence because others want to be like them or associate with them, right? I think that fits the description here, so I'll select A.
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Jaime
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know there are different types of power, but I can't remember the specific terms. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Candida
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure referent power is one of the sources of power in organizational relationships, so I'll go with option A.
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Kaycee
2 years ago
I believe D) Intruded power is not a valid source of power, it doesn't make sense in this context.
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Annmarie
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think C) Tactical power could also be a source of power in organisational relationships.
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Raylene
2 years ago
I agree with Buck, Referent power is about influence based on charisma or personal characteristics.
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Celestina
2 years ago
Power in organizations? More like 'power' in the break room when the coffee machine is broken. Now that's a real struggle!
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Matt
1 year ago
D) Intruded power
ZE
Zena
1 year ago
C) Tactical power
EV
Eveline
1 year ago
D) Intruded power
CA
Carmen
1 year ago
B) Given power
FI
Filiberto
1 year ago
C) Tactical power
FR
Freeman
2 years ago
B) Given power
VI
Vinnie
2 years ago
A) Referent power
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Leonard
2 years ago
A) Referent power
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Stephaine
2 years ago
Intruded power? Is that like when you sneak into the boss's office and take over? Sounds sketchy to me.
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Tien
2 years ago
Given power? Really? That's just a fancy term for authority, which is so boring.
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Erasmo
2 years ago
Hmm, I think Tactical power is the way to go. Gotta have those strategic moves to influence others.
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Lennie
2 years ago
Referent power, definitely! People tend to follow those they admire and respect.
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Rickie
2 years ago
I think tactical power also plays a role in organizational dynamics.
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Brittni
2 years ago
I agree, referent power is very influential in organizational relationships.
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Ocie
2 years ago
Referent power, definitely! People tend to follow those they admire and respect.
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Buck
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Referent power.