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Chapter 7 Power & Politics “ Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac” - Henry Kissinger. Group 5:Derek MuMu Amanda Cecilia. Power. Influence.
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Chapter 7Power & Politics“Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac” - Henry Kissinger Group 5:Derek MuMu Amanda Cecilia
Power Influence • Power: A capacity that A has to influence the behavior of B so that B acts in accordance with A’s wishes. A B Behavior
Dependency • Dependency: B’s relationship to A when A possesses something that B requires. Depend B A Behavior Influence
Group Discussion • Bases of Power (Cecilia) • Dependency & 7 power tactics (Derek) • Abuse of Power & Empowerment of employees (MuMu) • Politics of Power (Amanda)
Scenario 1 • Manager Name: Hume Rme • Employee Name: Ima Streessed • You are the manager of a small athletic wear store. Your employee has asked to leave early and you granted their wish earlier in the day. You now need the employee to stay, what power tactic will you use? e.g.) reason, assertiveness
Scenario 2 • Manager Name: Joe Nieuwendyk Employee Name: Mark Messier • You are a low ranking member of company that sells hockey sticks. You are the only one that knows how to make the new Titan Extreme hockey stick. Use your power to get what you want concerning a salary increase. E.g.) scarcity, importance
Scenario 3 • CEO Name: Susie Smirkens • Employee Name: Danny Scared • You are the CEO of an accounting firm that employs fifty staff members. Your manager has just hired a new accountant. Show one of the Abuses of Power. E.g.) sexual, religious
Scenario 4 • President Name: Mimick Mee • Judge Name: Mim Bow • You are the president of the Olympic committee and are having problems concerning the judging in the belly flop competition. The judging seems to be unfair. Use coercive power to get the judging back in line.
Scenario 5 • Employee Names: Janise and Dave • Manager Name: Margaret • The two of you have a great idea concerning a new product line for woman’s clothing. As a coalition; convince the manager of your idea.
Scenario 6 • Employee Name: Herb Tarlick • Manager Name: Ed Carlson • You are the manager of a radio station. You need your employee to start showing up on time. Use one of the bases of power to get him back in line. E.g.) referent, expert, reward
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