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geodog55

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Research on power is likely to provide information on the most effective ________.
 
  A) leadership styles for motivating followers
  B) methods to reduce dependence on leaders
  C) tactics for gaining compliance of employees
  D) methods of rewarding successful employees
  E) modes of assessing employee performance

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of power?
 
  A) lack of dependence of followers
  B) use of positive styles over negative tactics
  C) downward influence of leader on followers
  D) lack of goal compatibility between leaders and followers
  E) lack of control on behavior of followers


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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Research on power focuses on tactics for gaining compliance. It goes beyond the individual as the exerciser of power because groups as well as individuals can use power to control other individuals or groups.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Power does not require goal compatibility, merely dependence. Leadership, on the other hand, requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.



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