Lections 1-5 Flashcards
U…… c….. possesed by one member of a dyad over the other members.
What is power?
first definition
Unshared control possessed by one member of a dyad over the other members.
An individual p….. or c……. to i……. others
What is power?
second definition
An individual potential or capacity to influence others.
Which is more formal and institutional: power or influence?
Power.
R**, D, S***
What are the three dimensions of power relationships?
Relational, dependence, sanctioning
What is relational power dimension?
Social interaction between people and groups.
What is dependence power dimension?
Reliance of one party on another party/High power when valued results not available elsewhere
What is sanctioning dimension of power relationships?
Use of rewards or penalties
What does authority represent?
The position in which someone is allowed to give orders, to reward and punish, make decisions. It usually comes from tenure and the position a person is in.
What are the sources of organizational power?
Organizational structure, job position, status; control over valuable resources; central position in the information network;
What are the sources of personal power?
Specific personal characteristics, the ability to make decisions and to influence others.
What is coercive power?
according to the model of French and Raven
Influence based on the fact that one person can punish another.
What is reward power?
acc. to French and Raven
Subordinates follow the leader because she has the ability to reward them in some way
Legitimate power
French and Raven
It emanated from the position, not from the person (entirely organizational)
What is expert power?
Based on knowledge, competence, doesn’t depend on a position at the company; the person is perceived as an expert
What is referent power?
Power based on interpersonal attraction and subordinates liking of the leader.
