1. What important topics about power in groups are discussed in the video?

On that video I learned the power in group that Power is an essential element of group life
because it enables the members to effectively complete their goals. Authorities use it to
control the activities of others. The concept of power is often used to describe the ability
to influence another person’s behavior. In other words, the power a person has is
capable of changing another person’s behavior.

2. Identify and describe the bases of power and tactics. Give two examples for each.

Power bases -Power comes from several sources, each of which has different
effects on the targets of that power. Some derive from individual characteristics;
others draw on aspects of an organization’s structure. Six types of power
are legitimate, referent, expert, reward, coercive, and informational. When focusing
on relationships in organizational life, the view of power tends to be on hierarchical
structure. However, as the complexity of the organization has increased, and the
role of hierarchy has become less important, it is important to rethought this
perspective.

For example, the policeman would like to inspect all your bags before you proceed
inside the bus terminal. As a passenger we need to follow the rules implemented by
the authorities and trust the people in charge especially to the policeman because
they are responsible on that. It will connect to the legitimate power. Also called
“positional power,” this is the power individuals have from their role and status within
an organization. Legitimate power usually involves formal authority delegated to the
holder of the position.

Power tactics- According to the video, power tactics is all about how do people their
way. For each individual whom you need to influence, determine which tactics you
will need to employ. In addition to the strategies mentioned above, logical
persuasion or offering increased prestige or improved image within the organization
can be effective.
For example: hard/soft tactics
 Hard tactics threaten the autonomy of the target, they attempt to get
someone to think or do something specific by metaphorically pushing
them in that direction. These tactics include: making reference to
formal authority
These scenario is about -child relationships with phrases like “Do it
because I told you so!”, “This is the right thing that you must do!” or
If you don’t follow my decision right now I’m taking away your cell
phone for a week!” And, let me tell you a story of a hard tactic used
in a work setting.
 Soft tactics support the autonomy of the target attempt to get
someone to think or act in a certain way by making that alternative
more appealing than others. These tactics include: attempting to
persuade with reason or emotion, saying nice things about the person
we call ingratiation or offering something in exchange
These scenario is about group of student and their leader who always
ready to guide her groupmates even she also suffering in difficulties.
Let’s see to what a soft tactic would is like. Imagine a different team
leader, Pat, in the same situation I used before. “Guys this is it!
We’ve got to get this project done by tomorrow! Now, I know how
tough overtime can be on you and your family! we all have important
commitments outside this room, but if we all work together we can
win this one! let’s do it and make each other proud

3. Provide 5 positive and negative contributions of po wer in groups.

Positive contributions of power in groups: