CCT324H5 Chapter 8: Chapter 8 - CCT324

• School: UTM
• Department: Communication, Culture and Technology
• Course: CCT324H5
• Professor: Olga

Document Summary

Power: (cid:272)apa(cid:272)it(cid:455) that a has to i(cid:374)flue(cid:374)(cid:272)e the (cid:271)eha(cid:448)ior of b, so that b a(cid:272)ts i(cid:374) a(cid:272)(cid:272)orda(cid:374)(cid:272)e (cid:449)ith a"s wishes. Potential for power if someone is dependent on another and can choose not to impose it. Dependent: ( important aspect ) b"s relatio(cid:374)ship to a (cid:449)he(cid:374) a has so(cid:373)ethi(cid:374)g that a desires. Makes ppl uncomfortable + ppl who have keep it a secret. People (cid:449)ho ha(cid:448)e do(cid:374)"t seek (cid:272)hoi(cid:272)e (cid:448)s those (cid:449)ho do (cid:374)ot ha(cid:448)e. Formal power: based on position in an organization. Reward p: power achieves compliance based on ability to distribute rewards that others view as valuable. Legitimate p: from position in a hierarchy of an organization. Expert p: influence based on special skills and knowledge. Referent p: you like the person and enjoy doing things for them. More options you have, the less power you place in the hands of others.