Leadership, Power, Influence and Negotiation Flashcards
Influence
Use of an actual behavior that causes behavioral or attitudinal changes in others
Kelman’s theory of influence
Reasons why people give in when others attempt to influence them (compliance, identification, internalization)
Compliance
Behavior results in rewards or avoidance of punishment
Identification
Desire to maintain a personally satisfying relationship
Internalization
Belief that the behavior is consistent with one’s own values
What is the most effective response to influence tactics
Internalization (target becomes committed to request)
What is the least effective response for influence tactics
Resistance (target is opposed to request and attempts to avoid doing it)
Influence tactics
Rational persuasion, consultation, inspirational appeals, collaboration - ingratiation, personal appeals, exchange, apprising - pressure, coalition
Rational persuasion
Logical arguments
Consultation
Target is allowed to participate in deciding how to carry out the goal
Inspirational appeal
Appeals to follower’s values and ideals
Collaboration
Making it easy for the follower to complete the goal (resources, helping follower, remove obstacle)
Ingratiation
Use favors and compliments to get target to act
Personal appeals
Asking target to act based on loyalty or personal relationship
Exchange
Offering reward or resource to barter with target