The raltionship between power and the

dependence of a group or individual on the

power of another entity.
In any situation involving power, at least two
POWER persons (or groups) can be identified:
DEPENDENCIES - The person attempting to influence others
COERCIVE POWER RESITANCE - The target (targets) of that influence.
CONSEQUENCES
REWARD POWER, LEGITIMATE POWER COMPLIANCE All people are not subject to the same bases
OF POWER of power.
EXPERT POWER, REFERENT POWER COMMITMENT
Based on the influence and
- It is built on force, coercion, authority that an individual has
domination and control and
motivates largely through fear.
REFERENT POWER due to their personal qualities and
the admiration and respect they
- A finite resource that can be held
POWER-OVER garner from others.
by individuals, and that some
Refers to the influence and
people have power and some
authority held by an individual
people do not.
EXPERT POWER based on their superior
- Describes the sense of confidence, knowledge, skills, or expertise in a
dignity and self-esteem that comes particular area.
from gaining awareness . Refers to the ability of an
DEFINING BASES OF
- Embodies the idea that true power
POWER-FROM-WITHIN POWER POWER IN individual or entity to offer
comes from within oneself rather GROUPS REWARD POWER rewards or positive incentives in
than relying solely on external Power in order to influence and motivate
circumstances or forces. Teams and others.
Groups
- Refers to an individual's strength Refers to the ability to influence
within a group but relates with others through the use of force,
COERCIVE POWER fear, or punishment within a
suggesting.
group setting.
- It emphasizes respect, mutual
POWER-WITH
support, sharing resources, Refers to the authority and
solidarity, and building collective influence granted to an individual
LEGITIMATE POWER based on their formal position or
strength to achieve common goals.
role.
+ Controlling Access to Information.
+ Controlling Access to Person. REASONS MAKE SUBORDINATE’S VALUES
+ Selective Use of Objective Criteria. PEOPLE TO BE
POWER TACTICS IN VULNERABLE TO
NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP
+ Controlling the Agenda.
+ Bureaucratic Gamesmanship.
ORGANIZATIONS POWER ATTEMPTS COUNTERPOWER
+ Using Outside Experts. Can be defined as a person’s
+ Coalitions and Alliances. USES OF
perceived level of importance or
POWER
significance within a particular Status
+ Treat subordinates fairly.
+ Promote the image of expertise. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POWER context.
ETHICAL USE AND STATUS
+ Be confident. Members with higher status are apt
OF POWER
+ Verify compliance. to command greater respect and
+ Understand the situation before acting. possess more prestige and power Power
than those with lower status.