Name and define the five sources of power identified by French and Raven

What will be an ideal response?


* Legitimate power is based on respect for a position that a person holds.
* Referent power comes from our attraction to another person, or the charisma a person
possesses.
* Expert power is based on a person's knowledge and experience.
* Reward power is based on another person's ability to satisfy your needs.
* Coercive power involves the use of sanctions or punishment to influence others.

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Assimilation into a new culture will occur when an individual

A) wishes to take on the values and beliefs of a new culture. B) deems it relatively unimportant to maintain his or her original cultural identity. C) believes it important to establish relationships with other cultures. D) all of the above.

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Speaking for longer than your allotted speaking time is unethical behavior.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is an example of a speech of presentation?

A. a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student B. a speech presenting a toast to a newly married couple C. a speech presenting a main speaker to the audience D. a speech presenting a eulogy at a funeral E. a speech presenting a new manager to her employees

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