Power Types In Administration

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POWER
-definition-

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The capacity to influence others

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3 Points about power

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1. Not always exercised
2. Can flow in any direction
3. Applies to individuals and groups

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LEGITIMATE power
-definition-

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Derives from a person's position or job in the organization
-formally permitted to influence others-
-people have been socialized to accept it-

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REWARD power
-definition-

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Influences by providing positive outcomes and preventing negative outcomes

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COERCIVE power
-definition-

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Power holder uses punishment and threat

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Reward power points

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-esentially is positive reinforcement-
-backs up legitimate power (e.g. raises, promotions)

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Coercive power points

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-generally ineffective and builds resistance-
-often supports legitimate power (e.g. dock pay, lower position)

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REFERENT power
-definition-

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Power is developed because the power holder has developed friendly interpersonal relations with others. This person is well liked and as a result people are more willing to consider their points of view, ignore failures, and seek their approval

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Referent power points

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-stems from identification with the power holder-
-is available to everyone at any position (janitor, president-
-are considered charismatic leaders-
-has more a deeper meaning than reward or coercive power

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EXPERT power
-definition-

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Individual has special information or expertise that is valued by the organization

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Expert power points

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-the more unusual the information = the greater the power-
-corresponds with the level of difficulty an organization would have in replacing the person-