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JCE, Dept of MBA. 1
Power and Politics
By ANUSHA TUKE
JCE, Dept of MBA. 2
Definition of PowerPower
The potential to influence behaviour of others.
Make things happen or get the things done.A capacity that A has to influence
the behavior of B so that B acts in
accordance with A’s wishes
DependencyB’s relationship to A when A possesses something that B requires
B
A
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LeadershipFocuses on goal
achievementRequires goal
compatibility with followers
Focuses influence downward
Research FocusLeadership styles
and relationships with followers
PowerUsed as a means for
achieving goalsRequires follower
dependencyUsed to gain lateral
and upward influence
Research FocusPower tactics for
gaining compliance
Contrasting Leadership and Power
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Influence tactics in workplacePower Tactics: 1. Rational persuasion2. Inspirational appeals3. Consultation4. Exchange5. Ingratiation6. Pressure7. Coalitions
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Bases of PowerFormal
Coercive - One reacts to this power out of fear of the negative results which might occur if one failed to comply
Reward –Compliance achieved based on ability to distribute rewards that view as valuable
Legitimate - represents the formal authority to control and use organizational resources
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Basis of power: Personal powerExpert Power
Influence based on special skills or knowledge
Charismatic Power(referent)
from an individual’s personality and interpersonal style i.e. personal magnetism, enthusiasm
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Organizational Politics Farrell and Peterson-“Activities that are not required as part of
one’s formal role in the organization, but that influence, or attempt to influence, the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within the organization”.
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Features of Organizational politics
• LegitimateNormal everyday politics – complaining,
coalitions, opposing, developing professional contact.
• Illegitimate -Extreme political behavior that violates the implied rules of the organization.
Self serving.IntentionalNot Rational.
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Factors Contributing to Political Behavior
Limited Opportunities
Lack of trust
Role Ambiguity
Pressure to perform well
Delay in feedback
Individual factor(Locus of control)
Politicking by top management
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Political StrategiesForming AllianceUse of informationScapegoatingImage BuildingNetworkingPersuasion
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Ethics of Behaving Politically
RightsRights JusticeJustice
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Implications for ManagersAccept the political nature of organizationsIncrease power by:
Acquire the bases of power that are most useful (expert, referent)
Use the power tactics that are most effective (consultation, inspirational appeal)
Avoid tactics that tend to backfire (coercion).
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