Download to read offline
Politics & Power.pptx
- 1.
- 2. Southland Times, NewZealand The Meaning of Power Power is the capacity of a person, team, or organization to influence others. – The potential to influence others – People have power they don’t use and may not know they possess – Power requires one person’s perception of dependence on another person
- 3. Why does havingpower matter? With power you can… Intercede favorably on behalf of someone in trouble Get a desirable placement for a talented subordinate Get approval for expenditures beyond the budget Get items on and off agendas Get fast access to decision makers Maintain regular, frequent contact with decision makers Acquire early information about decisions and policy shifts
- 4. The goal? Overcomefeelings of powerlessness Convert power effectively into interpersonal influences in ways that avoid the abuse of power
- 5. Relationship Among SocialInfluence, Power, and Politics Organizational politics Use of power for personal interests Capacity to exert influence Social influence Unsuccessful Successful Power
- 6. Power and Dependence Person A Person B’sGoals Person B Person B’s counterpowe r over Person A Person A’s power over Person B
- 7. Types of IndividualPower: A Summary Position Power • Legitimate power • Reward power • Coercive power Individual Power Personal Power • Referent power • Expert power
- 8. Model of Powerin Organizations Power over Others Contingencies Of Power Sources Of Power Legitimate Reward Coercive Expert Referent
- 9. Legitimate Power One’sstructural position The power a person receives as a result of his or her position in the formal hierarchy of an organization
- 10. Reward and CoercivePower Power that achieves compliance based on the ability to distribute rewards that others view as valuable Coercive Power: the opposite of reward power: the power that is based on fear of negative results.
- 11. Sources of Power ArchivePhotos Legitimate Power Reward Power Coercive Power Expert Power Referent Power
- 12. Expert Power Influenceis based on special skills or knowledge
- 13. Referent Power Influenceis based on possession by an individual of desirable resources or personal traits The desire to please…
- 14. Contingencies of Power Contingencies OfPower Power over others Sources Of Power Substitutability Centrality Discretion Visibility
- 15.
- 16. Organizational Politics Attemptsto influence others using discretionary behaviours to promote personal objectives – Discretionary behaviours — neither explicitly prescribed nor prohibited Politics may be good or bad for the organization
- 17. Types of Organizational Politics Managing impressions Attacking and blaming Creating obligations Cultivating networks Typesof Organizational Politics Controlling information Forming coalitions
- 18. Types of Organizational Politics Attacking and blaming Creating obligations Cultivating networks Controlling information Forming coalitions Itwas Amil’s fault I thought you knew… We agreed that… Look who I know… You scratch my back…
- 19.
- 20. Conditions Supporting Organizational Politics Scarce Resources Complex and Ambiguous Decisions Personal Characteristics Tolerance of Politics Conditionsfor Organizational Politics Deceit is appropriate Zero-sum rewards Internal locus of control Perceived alternatives? It works here Democratic decision making
- 21. Controlling Political Behaviour PeerPressure Against Politics Remove Political Norms Free Flowing Information Manage Change Effectively Provide Sufficient Resources Introduce Clear Rules Hire Low-Politics Employees Increase Opportunities for Dialogue