power and politics2.pptx

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In organizations


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Power

A capacity that A has to influence the behaviour of Bso that B acts in accordance with As wishes.

Dependency: Bs relationship to A when A possessessomething that B requires

Politics

Behavior to influence or attempt to influence the

distribution of advantages and disadvantages withinthe organization.


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Power refers to a capacity that a has toinfluence the behavior of B so that Binaccordence with A`s wish 4 this definition

implies a potential that definition implies apotential that need be actualized to be effectiveand a dependency relationship and the mostimportant aspect power is that it is a function

of DEPENDENCY


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A careful comparison of power with ourdescription of leadership in the previous twochapters reveals that the concepts are closely

intertwined . Leaders use power as a means ofattaining group goals. Leaders achieve goals,and power is a means of facilitating theirachievement.


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formal power:-

formal power can come from theability to coerce or reward, or from formal

authority..


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Coercive power The person can make things difficult for people, and

you want to avoid getting him or her angry.

Reward power The person is able to give special benefits or rewardsto people, and you find it advantageous to tradefavors with him or her.

Legitimate power The person has the right, considering his or her

position and your job responsibilities, to expect youto comply with legitimate requests.


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personal power:-

Bases of personal power expertise and

the respect and admiration of others.


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Expert power

The person has the experience and knowledge toearn your respect, and you defer to his or her

judgment in some matters. Referent power

You like the person and enjoy doing things for himor her.


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The least effective power bases are the onesmost likely to be used by managers

Coercive, legitimate, and reward

Easiest to implement Effective leaders use referent and/or expert

power


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The freedom and the ability of employees to

make decisions and commitments

Managers disagree over definition of

empowerment Empowerment as delegating decision making within

a set of clear boundaries

versus

Empowerment as a process of risk taking and

personal growth


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The Supreme Court of Canada defines sexualharassment as

Unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature in the

workplace that negatively affects the workenvironment or leads to adverse job-relatedconsequences for the employee


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Disagreement as to what specificallyconstitutes sexual harassment

Includes

Unwanted physical touching Recurring requests for dates when it is made clear

the person isnt interested

Coercive threats that a person will lose her or his jobif she or he refuses a sexual proposition


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More subtle forms (harder to interpret) Unwanted looks or comments

Off-colour jokes

Sexual artifacts such as nude calendars in theworkplace

Sexual innuendo

Misinterpretations of where the line between beingfriendly ends and harassment begins


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Definition:-

there has been no shortage ofdefinitions for organizational politics

essentially, however, they have focused on theuse of power to affect decision making in theorganization or on behaviors by members thatare self-serving and organizationally

nonsanctioned.


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Those activities that influence, or attempt toinfluence, the distribution of advantages anddisadvantages within the organization.

Legitimate: normal everyday behaviour Illegitimate: extreme political behaviours that violate

the implied rules of the game


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High self-monitors

Internal locus of control

High mach

Organizational investment

Perceived job alternatives

Expectations of success


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Attacking or blaming others

Controlling information

Forming coalitions

Networking

Creating obligations

Managing impressions


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