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11.power Foundation of Leadership
11.power Foundation of Leadership
no longer considered as
synonymous with
controlling others
1. Position Power
This power is created and
conveyed by the
organization. It emanates
from top-level management
and is delegated down the
chain of command.
2. Personal Power
As a motivator it is often
short-lived, with whatever
effectiveness it may seem to
have being merely an illusion.
W -ithdrawal, non-involvement
Reward Power
Individualism rather
than teamwork and
group effectiveness
Develops “pay-off”
mentality
How to Increase one’s reward power:
Referent Power
This power exists when a
person or group identifies
with the power source or
imitates the power source.
Information Power
Serve on Committees
and services.
Information is the life-blood
of an organization and should
be freely shared, unless it is
categorized as confidential.
Expert Power
This power exists when a
person is powerful due to
his/her skill,
knowledge,
experience or
specialized
competency.
How to Increase your Expert Power:
It is grounded on a
commitment to achieve the
organization’s objectives.
POWER STATION ACTIVITY