MGCR 222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Work Group, Dependency Theory, Cognitive Dissonance
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Power refers to a capacity that a has to influence the behavior of b so that b acts in accordance with a"s wishes. The more that b depends on a, the more power a may exercise in the relationship. Dependency is a function of: what alternatives b sees and how easy it is for b to go elsewhere to get what a controls, how much b needs what a controls. Formal power is based on an individual"s position in an. Coercive power depends on the fear of negative results from failing to comply. Ex: khalad is a foreigner who has to work to be eligible to stay in canada. His boss uses this fact to get him to work over time. Reward power is one in which people comply because it has positive benefits; someone who can distribute rewards has power over them. Ex: people treat the manager who makes the schedule nicely.
