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1. Self-Assessment (Chapter Content)
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
LO10-1
Describe the dependence model of power and the five sources of power in organizations.
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Discuss the four contingencies of power.
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Explain how people and work units gain power through social networks.
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Describe eight types of influence tactics, three consequences of influencing others, and three contingencies to consider when choosing an influence tactic.
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Identify the organizational conditions and personal characteristics associated with higher organizational politics, as well as ways to minimize organizational politics.