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Are power and political behavior natural processes in any group/organization?
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Yes
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Power corrupts, absolute power ______ _______.
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corrupts absolutely
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Is power always bad?
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No
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Definition of Power
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The capacity that A has to influence the behavior of B so B acts in accordance with A's wishes.
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Power is a function of ______.
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Dependency
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Leaders use power to ____.
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attain group goals
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3 ways that leadership and power are different.
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1. Leadership requires goal compatibility between the lead and the follower. Power only requires dependence.
2. Leadership focuses on downward influence. Power can be in any direction. 3. Leadership research emphasizes style. Power research focuses on tactics. |
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Two types of power
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Formal Power
Personal Power |
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Formal power
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Power based on an individual's position in an organization.
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3 sources of formal power
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Coercive Power
Reward Power Legitimate Power |
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Coercive power depends on ...
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fear of negative results from failing to comply.
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Reward power depens on ...
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anticipation of positive results for compliance.
May be financial or non-financial. |
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Legitimate power
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The formal authority to control and use organizational resources based on structural position in the organization.
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Personal power comes from ...
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an individual's unique characteristics.
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2 sources of personal power
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Expert Power
Referent Power |
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Expert power is a result of ...
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expertise, special skill, or knowledge.
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Referent power is based on ...
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identification with a person who has desirabel resources or personal traits. It develops out of admiration.
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Which bases of power are most effective?
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Both bases of personal power (expert and referent) are effective.
Reward and legitimate power are unrelated to outcomes. Coercive power is negatively related to satisfaction and commitment. |
