CT 310 Organizational Communication Power 2
building power based upon expertise: promote image of expertise
maintain creditability
act confidently and decisively in a crisis General Patton
keep informed
avoid threatening the self esteem of others
building power based upon respect learn interpersonal skills work on building a positive history of interaction it’s harder to say “no” to someone you like.
resource control - punishment inform subordinates about rules and penalties administer consistently and promptly provide warning
get the facts first stay calm, avoid appearing hostile maintain creditability use appropriate punishments administer in private
resource control - reward compliance can be verified request is feasible reward is attainable incentive is attractive
leader is a creditable source of the reward request is ethical
power based upon authority make polite requests make confident requests make clear requests make legitimate requests
explain reasons for requests follow channels exercise authority regularly insist upon compliance be responsive to subordinate concerns
power based upon information don’t withhold information don’t manipulate information share information accurately share information clearly make certain information is received