BUS208: Principles of Management

Read this section, which discusses and defines different types of power. As you are learning about these different types of power, keep in mind that all managers have a dominant style of power, or a style they are most comfortable with. But if a manager relies only on utilizing one type of power, they may find themselves in situations where their management loses some of its effectiveness. A good manager has to develop an understanding of all types of power, and then use this understanding to shape how he or she will respond within any given situation.