Ch. 13 Flashcards
Dependence
B’s relationship to A when A possesses something that B requires
Power
Capacity that A has to influence B to act in accordance with A’s wishes
Coercive Power
Based on fear of the negative results from failing to comply
Reward Power
Compliance based on the ability to distribute rewards
Legitimate Power
The power a person receives as a result of his/her position in the formal hierarchy of an organization
Expert Power
Influence based on special skills or knowledge
Referent Power
Influence based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits
Power Tactics
Ways in which people translate power bases into specific actions
What are the 9 Power Tactics?
- ) Legitimacy
- ) Rational Persuasion
- ) Inspirational Appeals
- ) Consultation
- ) Exchange
- ) Personal Appeals
- ) Ingratiation
- ) Pressure
- ) Coalitions
Political Skill
Ability to influence others to enhance one’s objectives
Sexual Harassment
Any unwanted activity or a sexual nature that affects an individual’s employment and creates a hostile work environment
Political Behavior
Activities that influence the distribution of advantages & disadvantages within the organization
Defensive Behaviors
Reactive, protective behaviors to avoid action, blame, or change
Impression Management (IM)
When a person attempts to control the impression others form of him/her