You might find it interesting to look at your own bases of power in an organization you have worked with. To do this, simply think of your present or past job, and complete this self-assessment.

What Are Your Bases of Power?

Instructions:

Using a current or former job, answer each of the following items by circling the response that most suits your answer.

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1. I always try to set a good example for other employees. 2. My coworkers seem to respect me on the job. 3. Many employees view me as their informal leader at work. 4. I know my job very well. 5. My skills and abilities help me a lot on this job. 6. I continually try to improve the way I do my job. 7. I have considerable authority in my job. 8. Decisions made at my level are critical to organizational success. 9. Employees frequently ask me for guidance. 10. I am able to reward people at lower levels in the organization. 11. I am responsible for evaluating those below me. 12. I have a say in who gets a bonus or pay raise. 13. I can punish employees at lower levels. 14. I check the work of lower-level employees. 15. My diligence helps to reduce the errors of others on the job. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 23 2 3 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 Strongly Agree 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5