Which of the Following Statements About Power Is FALSE

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about power is FALSE?

• A)Power is the capacity to influence, rather than the actual practice of influencing others.
• B)People sometimes gain power by convincing others that they have something of value for them.
• C)Power requires interdependence in the relationship.
• D)Power exists only when one person has something of value for a second person, but the second person has nothing of value for the first person.
• E)Power exists only when the dependent party is aware that the power holder controls valued resources.

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Definitions:

Absolute Promises

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Implied-in-Law Condition

A legally imposed condition in a contractual agreement, not explicitly stated, created to ensure fairness and justice, often derived from the nature of the agreement or parties' intentions.

Substantially Performed

A term indicating that the major and necessary tasks of a contract have been completed, even if minor details may have been omitted.

Commercial Impracticability

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