$1.$ Define power and explain why we must use it in the workplace.

$2.$ Define and provide an example of the $5$ Bases $($types$)$ of Power.

$3.$ What bases of power tend to foster commitment and why?

$4.$ What types of power tend to produce compliance or resistance and why?

$5.$ What type of power is most likely to produce a negative reaction among members of the organization and why?

$6.$ Define empowerment and discuss the statement, "The more power you give away, the more you have."

$7.$ Review the Common Influence Tactics on page $477$ of the text. Which two of these are in your personal "tool box" now. Why are these your favorite influencing methods?

$8.$After studying the Six Principles of Persuasion on page $480,$ discuss a time that you have used one of these methods to influence others.

$9.$ Describe a time that one of these $6$ principles has been used on you.

$10.$ Define organizational politics.

$11.$ How can organizational politics, which by definition is self$-$serving rather than organization$-$serving, ever be a positive factor?

$12.$ What are the key factors of Impression Management? This concept has also been referred to in organizations as "building your own brand."