LET1 Task 3
LET1 Task 3
The five bases of power are defined as the following. Legitimate power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on the title or position held in an organization or hierarchy. Reward power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on giving rewards or benefits that others view as desirable or valuable. Coercive power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on being able to harm or punish the person. Expert power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on knowledge or qualifications held that another person does not have. Referent power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on having a desirable character or other personal traits.
In the given scenario the Legitimate Power is described in the relationship between the Marketing Manager and Employee 1. The Marketing Manager is the boss of the department that Employee 1 is a part of. The Market Manager also has Reward and Coercive Power over Employee 1. Employee 1 performs his job and stays for longer than 40 hours per week in order to receive a high performance rating from the Marketing Manager. The high performance rating allows Employee 1 to receive a bonus. The Marketing Manager also has Coercive Power in the relationship with Employee 1. If Employee 1 does not receive the bonus, Employee 1 will not be able to afford the vacation that Employee 1 wishes to take. In the given scenario Employee 2 has Expert Power in the department. Employee 2 is the only certified public accountant in the department. Employee 2 uses this expertise to negotiate a work schedule that no one else has in the department. Employee 2 works a condensed schedule of four days per week. In the given scenario Employee 3 has Referent Power over the other workers in the department. Employee 3 is described as being charismatic. Employee 3 is positive and well liked. Employee 3 was assigned to lead the new
The five bases of power are defined as the following. Legitimate power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on the title or position held in an organization or hierarchy. Reward power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on giving rewards or benefits that others view as desirable or valuable. Coercive power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on being able to harm or punish the person. Expert power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on knowledge or qualifications held that another person does not have. Referent power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person based on having a desirable character or other personal traits.
In the given scenario the Legitimate Power is described in the relationship between the Marketing Manager and Employee 1. The Marketing Manager is the boss of the department that Employee 1 is a part of. The Market Manager also has Reward and Coercive Power over Employee 1. Employee 1 performs his job and stays for longer than 40 hours per week in order to receive a high performance rating from the Marketing Manager. The high performance rating allows Employee 1 to receive a bonus. The Marketing Manager also has Coercive Power in the relationship with Employee 1. If Employee 1 does not receive the bonus, Employee 1 will not be able to afford the vacation that Employee 1 wishes to take. In the given scenario Employee 2 has Expert Power in the department. Employee 2 is the only certified public accountant in the department. Employee 2 uses this expertise to negotiate a work schedule that no one else has in the department. Employee 2 works a condensed schedule of four days per week. In the given scenario Employee 3 has Referent Power over the other workers in the department. Employee 3 is described as being charismatic. Employee 3 is positive and well liked. Employee 3 was assigned to lead the new
References: Jividen, J. (2013, March, 22). Power [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCoTnURRdvs Jividen, J. (2013, March, 22). Power and Dependence [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6_Kwzid4gw