political behavior.
1. What is power? How do you get it?
2. Contrast power tactics with power bases. What are some of the
key contingency variables that determine which tactic a powerholder is likely to use?
3. Which of the five power bases lie with the individual? Which
are derived from the organization?
4. State the general dependency postulate. What does it mean?
5. What creates dependency? Give an applied example.
6. What is a coalition? When is it likely to develop?
7. How are power and politics related?
8. Define political behavior. Why is politics a fact of life in organi–
zations?
9. What factors contribute to political activity?
10. Define sexual harassment. Who is most likely to harass a female
employee: her boss, co-worker, or subordinate?
