Power V Authority/ Influence

Question 1

Authority

Answer 1

The conferred right to make decisions that effect other people.
The ability to make the final decision on matters that effect other people.
Generally derived from the organization where the leadership position is embedded.
Often used for command and control.

Question 2

3 Common Types of Authority

Answer 2

1. Traditional
2. Rational-legal
3. Charismatic

Question 3

Traditional Authority

Answer 3

is generally given by the state or an organization thus it is conferred.

Question 4

Charismatic Authority

Answer 4

is generally found in leaders who capture the public’s imagination or devotion or both.

Question 5

Rational-legal Authority

Answer 5

is generally grounded in the legal system of the state or formal organizational structure (rules)

Question 6

Traditional

Answer 6

resting on an established belief in the sanctity of traditions and the legitimacy of exercising authority under them.

Question 7

Rational-legal

Answer 7

resting on the belief in the “legality” and rights of those elevated to authority with right to make rules and issue commands.

Question 8

Charismatic

Answer 8

resting on devotion, heroism or character of an individual.

Question 9

Effective Use of Authority

Answer 9

1. Develop a shared vision based on common values
2. Organize, focus and sustain conversations about teaching and learning
3. Insist that student learning be the center of all conversations
4. Protection of values
5. Develop reciprocal relationships

Question 10

Effectiveness of Authority

Answer 10

the democratic and/or laissez-faire style of leadership was preferred by workers, productivity was found to be slightly higher with authoritarian leadership
However, workers also tended to exhibit more dependence and less individuality under authoritarian leadership

Question 11

What is Power?

Answer 11

• is the earned right to make decisions that effect others
• is empirically based and is always better
  
  • reduces conflict
  • gives one a bargaining position
• is how an organization resolves conflict
• must be shared to make a difference

Question 12

Power

Answer 12

“…the capacity or potential for effecting desired results in one or more person who would not have otherwise concurred…”
“…a leader is able to get people to do even when people resist or refuse to accept authority..”
-is very different from the traditional compliance models
-is based on personal and collective empowerment

Question 13

Power Leadership

Answer 13

• Leader serves as a catalyst for action
• is often associated with a charismatic leader
• is best seen in transformational leadership

Question 14

Power in an Organization

Answer 14

Power in an organization relates directly to how the individual and organizations interest act with and against each other—
This happens as various individuals seek to perceive and play out their own interest.
Power happens as players compete and collaborate within the organizations—
Power is how conflict in an organization is resolved

Question 15

Etzioni 3 Kinds of Power

Answer 15

1. Coercive-suspend an employee
2. Remunerative-control of resources
3. Normative-control of prestige

Question 16

5 Types of Social Power

Answer 16

1. Expert - most important
2. Attractive
3. Legitimate
4. Coercive
5. Reward - least important

Question 17

Hersey and Natemeyer’s 2 Additional Powers

Answer 17

1. Connection power - the belief that a leader has contacts with important people within and outside the organization
2. Information power - the belief that a leader has access to information or knowledge that could be valuable to others

Question 18

Perception Power

Answer 18

A belief that a leader has certain kinds of coercive power which they would like to avoid. Must believe that the leader will use it.

Question 19

Employee Power

Answer 19

is when employees are willing to accept and support the power for their leaders. Each employee has the power to make the leader and the organization either look good or bad - this is potential power.

Question 20

Sharing Power

Answer 20

Most Powerful - it gives all stakeholders a voice in decision making and a vested interest in making the best decisions. It eliminates the blame game.

Question 21

Influence Power

Answer 21

is the ability to shape discussions through informed and non authoritative means, it is much more positive, and preferred over the use of authority and can be limited by the actions of the leader.

Question 22

3 Types of Influence

Answer 22

1. Referent Influence
2. Reward Influence
3. Expert Influence

Question 23

How to be Successful

Answer 23

Leaders must understand the concepts of authority, power, and influence and understand how these concepts work independently and together.

Question 24

Powers

Answer 24

Coercive
Remunerative
Normative
Expert
Attractive
Connection
Information
Perception
Employee
*Sharing*  (most important)
Influence