OT- W6

Question 1

Resource dependency theory?

Answer 1

The theory that resources are a source of power, the power is dependent on context.

Question 2

What is the textbook definition of resistance

Answer 2

attempts to challenge,change or retain the existing rules in the organization including societal relations, processes, and/or institutions of domination, exploitation and subjection at the material, symbolic of psychological level. For example, strikes by workers,
workers not complying with rules cynicism.

Question 3

How can organizations prevent resistance and create obedience?

Answer 3

1. By using overt power: Rules are connected with threads, punishments or rewards etc.
2. By using covert power: where perceptions, cognitions, and preferences are shaped in such
   way that people accept the rules (they don’t see an alternative or they experiencethe rules as
   beneficial).

Question 4

What is soft domination

Answer 4

Subtle, hidden and implicit forms of power. Creating a sense of freedom and self-management within employees. Examples are governmentality and covert power.

Question 5

What is a total institution?

Answer 5

Constantly monitored, enclosed social systems. People within total institutions are isolated from the oustide world

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Question 6

What is concertive control?

Answer 6

Horizontal control within teams: everyone monitors everyone.

Question 7

Clegg answer the question: how can we manage ethically. What ways does he mention?

Answer 7

1. Consult directly with stakeholders on the establishing of organizational goals
2. Diagnose paths of interdependence and dependence when it comes to achieving goals. Who does the organization rely on who relies on the organization?
3. Think about plans from the viewpoint of other important parties
4. Establish the power bases of important people
5. Establish your power bases
6. Establish what strategies and methods are best in exerting your power
7. Make a course of action based on steps 1-6
   When using power to manage others, always remember that those you are seeking to
   manage will probably also be trying to manage you with power

Question 8

Herbert Simon distinguishes two types of decisions managers have to make. What are these?

Answer 8

• Programmed decisions: Decisions which are relatively easy to make, for instance because they have been made in the past. Operational rules already exist on this decision.
• non-programmed decisions: Decisions which are unfamiliar and so the manager lacks ready-made strategies.