SPCOM204 Chapter 10: Interpersonal Conflict Variables

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Speech Communication
• Course: SPCOM204
• Professor: Shannon Hartling

Document Summary

Power - the ability to have influence/bring about a desired outcome. Coercion power (power over) - ability to force someone to do something. Power with - jointly developed, noncoercive, or partnership power. Powerlessness (dependence) - rigidity in power, power struggles, irrationality, and violence. Empowerment (power to) - individuals have enough power to achieve their goals. Emergent leadership/power - individual comes from the group and takes charge when needed. Distributive leadership/power - shared with 2 or more leaders. Integrative power model - power is always based on a line of connection between individuals.