1. Discuss the differences between power, influence, and empowerment.
Even though, there are differences among one another. Truly, they are essential ingredients of effective leadership. To put it differently, power involves controlling the behavior of others in a matter against their will. In contrast, influence involves leadership through competencies and trustworthiness without violating the followers’ free will. Although, empowerment is a process of motivation that encourages followers to do their best while creating a trusting and collaborative environment.
2. Using the following table, list advantages and disadvantages inherent in each method.
Method Advantages Disadvantages
Power - Ability to control behaviors of others.
- Opportunities …show more content…
Why do you think empowerment is not as widely used as power or influence?
Generally speaking, empowerment is not widely used due to organizations are not willing to take the chance (risk) to fail. Moreover, organizations prefer to delegate instead of empower because leaders get to keep the control, decision-making authority, and monitor closely the work environment. For the most part, organizations are not willing to give their followers the total control of their task because it could constitute to an irresponsible behavior. In fact, empowerment has been only used a strategy and not as a means to achieve success within the workplace.
Case Study
Jim Braun is the president of the Student Oversight Group at Hanford College. The purpose of the Student Oversight Group is to handle problems that arise when students violate Hanford’s academic or personal conduct codes. The SOG includes the following members: Jim Braun 22/Senior Bus. Admin/Acct/ President Steve Baxter 21/Junior Computer Science Secretary Sarah Homer 25/Junior Social Work Treasurer Billi Schmidt 30/Senior Physical Education Member Robert Smith 20/Sophomore Graphic Design Member Brenda Miller 22/Senior Accounting Member Dr. Sandra Hardin History Faculty …show more content…
The intruders took a few valuable items, including a clock radio, some books purchased for the spring semester, and his computer disks. One of the disks contained all the records (investigative information, minutes and decisions) of the SOG. One of the pending cases was due for final hearing and the disk contained all of the investigation information. The case involved a violation of the alcohol code and involved Robert Smith’s roommate Will Scott. Jim began investigating and found that there were only ten residents who had access to the dorm over the winter break. About a month passed, and no information surfaced about any of the missing items, except the SOG computer disk. Though other group members (Billi and Brenda), Jim heard that the disk was in Robert’s possession. Billi and Brenda did not know if Robert was involved in the theft, but they were quite sure he now had the disk. There is a SOG meeting scheduled next Friday and Robert will be attending, as will Billi and Brenda. At that meeting, a ruling will be made regarding Will Scott’s alcohol violation. Jim has spoken to the faculty advisor and has been informed that she will not be able to attend the meeting due to prior commitments out of town. In her absence, Jim has the full authority of the faculty advisor to discuss and make decisions regarding Will’s
Even though, there are differences among one another. Truly, they are essential ingredients of effective leadership. To put it differently, power involves controlling the behavior of others in a matter against their will. In contrast, influence involves leadership through competencies and trustworthiness without violating the followers’ free will. Although, empowerment is a process of motivation that encourages followers to do their best while creating a trusting and collaborative environment.
2. Using the following table, list advantages and disadvantages inherent in each method.
Method Advantages Disadvantages
Power - Ability to control behaviors of others.
- Opportunities …show more content…
Why do you think empowerment is not as widely used as power or influence?
Generally speaking, empowerment is not widely used due to organizations are not willing to take the chance (risk) to fail. Moreover, organizations prefer to delegate instead of empower because leaders get to keep the control, decision-making authority, and monitor closely the work environment. For the most part, organizations are not willing to give their followers the total control of their task because it could constitute to an irresponsible behavior. In fact, empowerment has been only used a strategy and not as a means to achieve success within the workplace.
Case Study
Jim Braun is the president of the Student Oversight Group at Hanford College. The purpose of the Student Oversight Group is to handle problems that arise when students violate Hanford’s academic or personal conduct codes. The SOG includes the following members: Jim Braun 22/Senior Bus. Admin/Acct/ President Steve Baxter 21/Junior Computer Science Secretary Sarah Homer 25/Junior Social Work Treasurer Billi Schmidt 30/Senior Physical Education Member Robert Smith 20/Sophomore Graphic Design Member Brenda Miller 22/Senior Accounting Member Dr. Sandra Hardin History Faculty …show more content…
The intruders took a few valuable items, including a clock radio, some books purchased for the spring semester, and his computer disks. One of the disks contained all the records (investigative information, minutes and decisions) of the SOG. One of the pending cases was due for final hearing and the disk contained all of the investigation information. The case involved a violation of the alcohol code and involved Robert Smith’s roommate Will Scott. Jim began investigating and found that there were only ten residents who had access to the dorm over the winter break. About a month passed, and no information surfaced about any of the missing items, except the SOG computer disk. Though other group members (Billi and Brenda), Jim heard that the disk was in Robert’s possession. Billi and Brenda did not know if Robert was involved in the theft, but they were quite sure he now had the disk. There is a SOG meeting scheduled next Friday and Robert will be attending, as will Billi and Brenda. At that meeting, a ruling will be made regarding Will Scott’s alcohol violation. Jim has spoken to the faculty advisor and has been informed that she will not be able to attend the meeting due to prior commitments out of town. In her absence, Jim has the full authority of the faculty advisor to discuss and make decisions regarding Will’s