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GROUP MEMBERS Pervez yousuf C.H irfan majeed Sohaib querashi
Khuram shahzab munir Khalid younus Azhar abass Sardar shahzad Haris ali khan
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POWER DYNAMICS IN ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING
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OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
Power Dynamics of power Sources of power Balance of power Types of power Power tactics Abuse of power
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OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
Power and politics Leadership and power Power acquisition Consequences of power dynamics Recommendations conclusion
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POWER Power is the ability to …
“A capacity that A has to influence the behavior of B, so that B acts in accordance with A’s wishes” Power is the ability to … Get someone to do something you want done. Make things happen in the way you want.
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DYNAMICS OF POWER The dynamics of power can be studied from several angles.. Dependency, 1- Importance 2- Scarcity 3- Unsubtituatibility
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DYNAMICS OF POWER Distribution Uncertainty Power determinants
Power consequences Symbols Reputation.
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Where does power come from?
Organizational sources Personal sources John French & Raven)
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Where does power come from?
Position power. Derives from organizational sources. Types of position power. Reward power. Coercive power. Legitimate power. Process power. Information power. Representative power
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Where does power come from?
Reward power. The extent to which a manager can use extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to control other people. Coercive power. The extent to which a manager can deny desired rewards or administer punishments to control other people.
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Where does power come from?
Legitimate power. The extent to which a manager can use subordinates’ internalized values or beliefs that the “boss” has a “right of command” to control their behavior. Process power. The control over methods of production and analysis. Places an individual in the position of: Influencing how inputs are transformed into outputs. Controlling the analytical process used to make choices.
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Where does power come from?
Information power. The access to and/or control of information. May complement legitimate hierarchical power. People may “protect” information in order to increase their power.
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Where does power come from?
Personal power. Derives from individual sources. Types of personal power. Expert power. Rational persuasion. Referent power.
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TYPES OF POWER Delegated authority Social class
Personal or group charisma Ascribed power Expertise Persuasion
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TYPES OF POWER Knowledge Money Celebrity Force Moral persuasion
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ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT POWER
Power is present in all social interaction Power is not inherently positive or negative Power is a result of the interpersonal relationship Too much or too little power makes conflict management difficult Any source of power can erode once it is used. The more you try and use your power the more erosion takes place Power can be exercised directly or indirectly
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POWER TACTICS A plan for attaining a particular goal that is what do individual have for influencing their bosses, co-workers and subordinates Legitimacy Rational Persuasion Inspirational Appeals Consultation Exchange Personal Appeals Ingratiation Pressure Coalitions
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CONSEQUENCES OF POWER TACTICS
The best way to measure how people react to the influence tactics is in 3 ways: Resistance: Compliance: Commitment:
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How can you increase your power?
Decrease your dependence by: Changing your goals Finding outside sources to meet your needs Finding substitute resources
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How can you increase your power?
Hide your needs Develop skill bases Increase your ability Eliminate competitors
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ABUSE OF POWER Abuse of power or authority may be the prime source and true essence of moral EVIL - Evil is the ABUSE of power Abuse Of Power Is The Illegitimate Use Of Power Harassment in the Workplace Sexual Harassment
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POWER AND POLITICS Definition of politics
Employee Responses to Power and Politics Power politics in organizations
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Consequences Of Power Politics
Interpersonal Competence Empowering Subordinates Team Performance Facilitation Objectivity Initiative/Commitment
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LEADERSHIP AND POWER
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LEADERSHIP AND POWER POWER ACQUISITION
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POSITION POWER Criticality Flexibility Visibility Relevance
PERSONAL POWER Knowledge and Information Personal Attraction Effort POSITION POWER Criticality Flexibility Visibility Relevance
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LEADERSHIP & POWER TRANSFORMING POWER
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CONSEQUENCES OF POWER DYNAMICS
Negative Power Dynamics Positive Power Dynamics
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SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Having power does not mean one should use it . Overuse of power may weaken the relations. People who overuse power can create a barrier between themselves and others. Power is often exerted by people who believe they have the ``answers'' but lack the patience for others. Consensus or agreement on what an appropriate course of action should be adopted in making the decisions. Convert power effectively into interpersonal influences in ways that avoid the abuse of power. Use win-win negotiation to resolve power conflict.
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CONCLUSION the role played by power dynamics in organizational are increasing in force, scale, and impact. Power dynamics has the ability to influence the whole organization and all stake holders Positive power dynamics enhances organization competitiveness and adaptability Negative use of power leads to collapse of whole organizational structure and increase in conflict.
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