Which of the Following Statements About Power Is True

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about power is true?

• A)Power exists only when the power holder is able to change someone's behavior.
• B)Power requires asymmetric dependence in a relationship.
• C)Power is the actual practice of influencing others.
• 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)People cannot have power over others by controlling a desired job assignment, useful information, important resources, or even the privilege of being associated with someone.

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Definitions:

Wealth

An abundance of valuable financial assets, resources, or property owned by an individual, corporation, or country.

Act Utilitarianism

A theory of ethics which requires that individuals examine all the potential actions in each situation and choose the action that yields the greatest amount of pleasure over pain for all involved.

Ethical Theory

A system of principles designed to guide decision-making by determining what is morally right and wrong.

Deception

The act of misleading or tricking someone, often involving misrepresentation or withholding of the truth.