Uses of Power

This text discusses the most common power tactics in organizations. As the text points out, some uses are more ethical than others. However, suppose you have worked at a company for some time. In that case, you will undoubtedly recognize some of these power tactics, including controlling access to persons and using outside experts. The text offers guidelines for the ethical use of power using five common bases of power.

Introduction

  • How do you recognize and account for the exercise of counterpower and make appropriate use of strategic contingencies in interunit or interorganizational relations?
As we look around organizations, it is easy to see the manifestations of power almost anywhere. In fact, there are a wide variety of power-based methods used to influence others. Here, we will examine three aspects of the use of power: commonly used power tactics in organizations, symbols of managerial power, and the ethical use of power.

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