EdM805- ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND

DEVELOPMENT

Power
and
Politics
MARIA LUTZ B. DUALLO
PhD- Educational Management
Davao del Norte State College
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Understanding
Social Networks
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Understanding Social Networks

SOCIAL
NETWORKS

They are vital parts of

A map of relationships organizational life as well as
between individuals. important when you are
first looking for a job.
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Understanding Social Networks

Networks serve three important functions

and these are:

1.They deliver private information.

2.They allow individuals to gain access to
diverse skills sets.
3.They can help create power.
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Understanding Social Networks

SOCIAL
NETWORKS
ANALYSIS (SNA)

A systematic effort to Direct

examine the structure
of social relationships
in a group. Indirect
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The Role of Ethics

and
National Culture
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The Role of Ethics and National Culture

ETHICS & POWER

Power brings a special needs for ethics, because the

circumstances of power make it easy for misuse to occur.

Legitimate from the position they hold

SOURCES
OF
Coercive from the ability to fire employees
POWER
Reward such as the ability to give raises and perks
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The Role of Ethics and National Culture

POWER AROUND THE GLOBE

Power also has a cultural dimensions.

In some countries, power is centralized in the hands of a few.
This type of distribution makes up high power distance
countries.
 The structure is hierarchical.
 The compensation is based on your position in the hierarchy.
People in high power distance countries expect unequal
distribution of power, such as large differences in pay and
status.
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The Role of Ethics and National Culture

POWER AROUND THE GLOBE

Examples of high power distance countries:

Brazil, Japan, Arab Nations, Philippines, Venezuela and Spain

Examples of low power distance countries:

Australia, Netherlands and Sweden
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The Role of Ethics and National Culture

POWER AROUND THE GLOBE

Power also has a cultural dimensions.

Countries with a low power distance rating value cooperative
interaction across power levels. They emphasize equality and
opportunity for everyone.

Example: Australians want their leaders to be achievement-

oriented, visionary, and inspirational, but they don’t want their
leaders to stand out too much. Leaders need to be seen as “one of
us”.
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Getting
Connected: The
Case of Social
Networking
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Getting Connected: The Case of Social Networking

NETWORKING

- has the potential to open doors and create possibilities for jobs and
partnerships.
- establishes connections between individuals and access to
information that one might not normally have access to. Reaching
out to strangers can be an intimidating and nerve- racking
experience.

Online networking sites play an important role in the networking

process for individuals both professionally and personally.
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Getting Connected: The Case of Social Networking

Networking is about building your brand and managing

relationships. Using social networks as a vehicle to market one’s
self and make professional connections is becoming increasingly
common, as well as using loose ties or connections through others
to open doors and land jobs.

In an increasingly high-tech and digital world, it is important

to be aware and conscience of the digital footprint that we create.
But with careful cultivation these online networks can present
many opportunities.
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Conclusion

Power and politics in an organization are common. Each concept

is necessary and executed with skill and precision.

Methods for obtaining more power in an organization can often

lead to political behaviors.

Politics, influence, and power can often reside within your social
network.
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