Types of Power
What kind of power uses fear to get people to do things?
Coercive Power
What kind of power does NASA use on social media?
Expert Power
Can someone with no official title still have power in a group?
Yes! Yes they might have referent or expert power?
Which gender is more likely to interrupt or challenge ideas in a discussion?
Men
Is power always a bad thing?
No – it can be positive, like in leadership or helping others understand things
What kind of power comes from people liking or looking up to you?
Referent Power
What type of power was shown in the slides for the concert ticket giveaway?
Reward Power
Apps like TikTok or Instagram decide what shows up on your feed, who hold the power?
The app, it has power to influence your interests.
Which gender uses more direct and assertive communication styles during conflict?
Men
True or False: Power becomes negative when it’s used to control or silence others.
True
What kind of power comes from knowing a lot about something?
Expert Power
What kind of power does Pope Francis use with his tweets?
Legitimate Power
What type of power impacts relationships, negotiations and conflict resolution?
Personal Power
Which gender is more likely to use indirect speech in communication?
Women
Name one positive and one negative way law enforcement can use their power?
Up to our discretion
What kind of power comes from having a certain job or title?
Legitimate Power
What type of power does Hailey Bieber use with her RHODE posts?
What type of power determines workplace dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and organizational culture. It influences how employees interact, how decisions are made and who is heard and voices opinions (Tannen, 1994).
Professional
Which gender is more likely to encourage collaboration rather than dominance?
Women
True or False: Power based on expertise is always positive and ethical?
False- it depends on how it is used.
List the five types of power that were discussed.
Coercive, Reward, Legitimate, Referent, Expert
What type of power was being used when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock?
Coercive Power
Shapes media, politics, and public discourse. The way that power is exercised in media affects narratives, political opinions and societal norms (Foucault, 1977).
Societal
Give an example of a "tag" phrase that would be used in a question.
"Don't you think?"
"Maybe"
"What if..."
True or False: When a parent sets clear rules and explains why they exist, they are using reverent power in a positive way.
False! They are actually using legitimate power.