ADM 2336 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11-12: High High

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 2336
• Professor: Catherine Elliott

Document Summary

Power the ability to influence the behaviour of others and resist unwanted influence in return. Just because a person has the ability to influence others does not mean he or she will actually choose to do so. Power can be seen as the ability to resist the influence attempts of others. There are five major types of power that can be grouped among two dimensions: organizational power and personal power. Three types of organizational power derive primarily from a person"s position within the organization. position. Oprah winfrey doesn"t go bossing her employees around. person possesses effectively. She manages her legitimate power to earn respect and get people to commit to their endeavours. Reward power a form of organizational power based on the control of resources of benefits: have the ability to influence others if those being influenced believe. The ability to fire, demote, suspend, or lower the pay.