List and briefly explain (perhaps using examples) each of the five major categories of power to influence other persons' behaviors.
What will be an ideal response?
1. Reward power is exercised by giving tangible items for doing as a leader desires.
2. Punishment is exerted by withholding desirable items.
3. Legitimate power stems from a title or role acknowledged by the followers.
4. Expert power is influence based on perceived knowledge and/or skills relevant to group task.
5. Referent power is based on attraction or identification with another person. (1 point each, for total of up to 5 points)
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What are the purposes of transitions?
What will be an ideal response?
What is the "conversational tango"?
a. It occurs when both parties in the conversation mutually move toward one another. b. It occurs when one party moves toward the other and the other party moves away. c. It occurs when people from different cultures feel comfortable invading one another's personal space. d. It occurs when both the parties in the conversation mutually move away from one another.
Define and provide an example of definition by authority.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).