Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Power

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning power?

• A) Trust and mistrust affect the expression of power.
• B) A person can have power over you only if he or she controls something you desire.
• C) Power requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.
• D) To be effective, power must be actualized.
• E) In order to have power, a person must impose their control over others.

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Definitions:

Compelling Purpose

A strong, inspiring goal or mission that drives individuals and organizations to achieve high levels of commitment and performance.

Teamwork

Collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.

Lateral Decision Making

A collaborative approach to decision-making that involves peers at the same hierarchical level, promoting inclusivity and collective intelligence.

Hierarchical Decision Making

A structured process of making decisions that is typically characterized by orders or directives passing down from higher levels in an organization to lower levels.