Chapter 7 - Leadership and Power Flashcards
Influence
process of producing an effect on somebody, an essential activity of a leader
Persuasion
Convincing, urging somebody to do something, a particular way a leader can influence others
Authority
legitimate right to determine or control, comes with formal positions of leadership and management
Reward power
A does what B says to get a reward
Coercive power
A does what B says to avoid punishment
Expert power
A does what B says because A believes B has specific knowledge A needs to complete the task
Legitimate power
A does what B says because A believes B has the right to demand it
Referent power
A does what B says because A admires B
Information power
A does what B says because B has information that A needs to complete the task
Ecological power
A does what B says vecause B has control of the physical environment and technology that A needs to complete the task.
Which has been associated with organisational structure and are closest notions of rational or traditional authority?
Reward, Coercive, Legitimate and ecological
Which power sources are seen as personal attributes or characteristics?
expert, information and referent
Power - a focus on politics and relations. 3 types of power
- Agenda Setting. Lukes second dimension.
- Leadership as sense-making. The power moves from the individual to the power of the norms and values.
- Disciplinary power
