SPCOM227 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication, Job Satisfaction, V Formation
10 Aug 2016
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Power can exist without leadership, leadership cannot exist without power. We define power as ability to influence others. Power must be used in pursuit of group goals to merit leadership classification. Power is the capacity to translate intention into reality and sustain it. Coercive power: based on ability to administer punishment or to give negative reinforcements. In extreme form, coercive power translates to brute physical force. Coercion is most effective when those subject to this form of power are aware of expectations and are warned in advance about penalties for failure to comply. Supervisor who threatens to take action against subordinate must carry out threat if coercive power is to remain viable source of power. Reward power: rests on ability to deliver something of value to others. Any reward must be desirable and attractive to serve as a sufficient motivator. Legitimate power: resides in position rather than in person. Have right to prescribe behaviour within specified parameters.
