Exam 12: Coalitions

A potential coalition has the potential to become a coalition by taking ____________ action but has not yet done so.

Normative power has no strategic function.

In coalition research,how is the commons dilemma avoided?

The "strength-is-____________" argument states that the more resources one holds or controls,the more likely that he or she is to be a critical coalition member.

___________________ are emergent interest groups that have not yet formed into an operating coalition.

____________ are people with whom a negotiator has conflicting goals and objectives,but who can be trusted to be principled and candid in their position.

What is the "paradox" of being a coalition founder?

Why do coalitions form?

In general,parties tend to argue for the standard that is most likely to serve their individual needs.

Research studies indicate that ____________ power from compatibility of interests is the overriding source of power in coalitions.

Block argues that authentic tactics require parties to

Which of the following is not a property of a coalition?

In what roles can parties view other prospective coalition members?

The "joining threshold" is

Coalition ____________ may include the amount of effort one has exerted,the ability or skill one contributes to the task or problem,or the level of expertise one has obtained.

The ____________ develops some form of action agenda,vision,or commitment,and persuades others to join him or her in pursuing it.

Who is the founder of the coalition?

In organizational settings,veto players are most likely to be founders because they already control a majority of the power in the organization.

Coalitions lack any internal hierarchy or formal legitimate authority.

In general,people form coalitions to preserve or increase their ____________.