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Power and Politics

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Learning Objectives

Define power and its relationship to authority and influence.

Identify the various classifications of power.

Discuss the contingency approach to power.

Describe the empowerment of employees.

Relate the political implications of power.

Present some political strategies for power acquisition in modern organizations.

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Starting withBest-Practice Leader’s Advice

Ida Castro, Former Chairwoman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on the Power and Politics of Building and Effective EEOC First woman to head the EEOC Her experience is evident at EEOC Greatest challenge is turning the agency around internally Interplay not overlaps in the ADA and FMLA Key is to improve communication and outreach to employers Goal is to establish a trust relationship with employers Change negative perceptions Mitsubishi Motors sexual harassment case

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The Meaning of Power

The Distinctions among Power, Authority, and Influence

The Classifications of Power

Reward Power

Coercive Power

Legitimate Power

Referent Power

Expert Power

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The Meaning of Power

Contingency Approaches to Power

Influenceability of the Targets of Power

An Overall Contingency Model for Power

The Two Faces of Power

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The Meaning of Power(Continued)

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Special Case of Empowerment

The Complexity of Empowerment

Innovation Implications

Access to Information

Accountability and Responsibility

Putting Empowerment into Action

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Political Implications of Power

A Political Perspective of Power in Organizations

Specific Political Strategies for Power Acquisition

Maintain Alliances with Powerful People

Embrace or Demolish

Divide and Rule

Manipulate Classified Information

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Political Implications of Power(Continued)

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Political Implications of Power

Specific Political Strategies for Power Acquisition (continued)

Make a Quick Showing

Collect and Use IOUs

Avoid Decisive Engagement (Fabianism)

Attacking and Blaming Others

Progress One Step at a Time

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Political Implications of Power

Specific Political Strategies for Power Acquisition (continued)

Wait for a Crisis

Take Council with Caution

Be Aware of Resource Dependence

A Final Word on Power and Politics

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