BUS 2090 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Extraversion And Introversion, Assertiveness, Job Satisfaction
11 Dec 2015
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Power: the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence. Just because the target of the power is dependent on the power holder does not mean there is a negative relationship between the two. Power can flow in any direction in an organization. Legitimate power: derived from a person"s position or job in an organization: constitutes the organization"s judgement about who is permitted to influence who, organizations differ in the extent to which they emphasize and reinforce legitimate power. Ex. the military vs. universities: works because people have been socialized to accept its influence. Reward power: derived from the ability to provide positive outcomes and prevent negative outcomes. Referent power: derived from being well liked by others: stems from identification with the power holder. Expert power: derived from having special information or expertise that is valued by an organization: the more crucial and unusual this expertise, the greater is the expert power available.
