Power Abuse Exam Flashcards
What kinds of power abuse are there ?
Lateral
Bottom up
Top down
Outside in
Inside out
Give examples of lateral power abuse
Bullying
Sabotage
Alliances
Give examples of bottom up power abuse
Employee engagement
Sick days
Defamation
Give examples of inside out power abuse
Lobbying
Disruptive innovation
Supply chain integration
Give examples of outside in power abuse
Laws/regulations
Societal movements
External events
Give examples of top down power abuse
Micromanagement
favouritism
People related decisions
What is the dark triade of personality
Three personalities
Narcissism
Machiavellianism
Psychopathy
What are narcissistic features ?
Self centred
Excessive interest in physical appearance
Preoccupation with own needs
Low interest in other peoples needs
What are features of marchiavellism
Lack of affect
Lack of concern for morality
Low ideological commitment
What are features of psychopathy ?
Antisocial behaviour
Impaired empathy/remorse
Bold/disinhibited/egotistical traits
What are the 4 paths to power ?
Dominant aggressive behaviour
Persuasion and influence
Communal behaviour
Competence
What is the toxic Triangel ?
a theory suggesting toxic workplaces a exist due to:
Destructive leaders
Susceptible followers
Conducive environment
What are destructive leaders
Leaders using their power to advance their own interest at the expense of others
What are Susceptible followers ?
People Vulnerable to influence of destructive leaders
What are conducive environments?
Workplaces with weak culture as well as employees allowing harmful leaders to thrive
What are proactive approaches to stop top down power abuse ?
Whistleblower protection
Culture council
Open mic/ ask em anything
Public benefit company
What are proactive approaches to lateral power abuse ?
Remove ratings from performance review
Safe Talks
Same time to everyone
What are proactive approaches against bottom up power abuse ?
Transparency and accountability
Training and education
Outline expectations
What are reactive approaches to top down power abuse ?
Develop policies and procedures
Disciplinary actions
Investigations
Coachings
What are reactive approaches to lateral power abuse ?
Anonymous reporting
Support confrontation
Advocacy and activism
What are reactive approaches to bottom up power abuse
Employee led
Trainings
Investigations
Restructuring
