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What is one primary way power is exercised according to the concepts presented?
What is one primary way power is exercised according to the concepts presented?
Which of the following best describes the concept of power being relational?
Which of the following best describes the concept of power being relational?
What does the 'Power Paradox' suggest about individuals who gain power?
What does the 'Power Paradox' suggest about individuals who gain power?
In the context of diagnosing powerful departments, which factor is NOT mentioned as a clue?
In the context of diagnosing powerful departments, which factor is NOT mentioned as a clue?
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What is the significance of the 'Agentic Shift' as described in the Milgram Obedience Experiment?
What is the significance of the 'Agentic Shift' as described in the Milgram Obedience Experiment?
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Which of the following resources is NOT mentioned as a form of power?
Which of the following resources is NOT mentioned as a form of power?
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What is a fundamental principle describing how power is situational?
What is a fundamental principle describing how power is situational?
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What is the purpose of cultivating connections according to the principles of power?
What is the purpose of cultivating connections according to the principles of power?
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Study Notes
Power and Influence
- Power traditionally involves leveraging access to valuable resources (rewards/punishments) to control others.
- A narrower view includes information, uncertainty control, and financial, human, and social capital.
- Modern power focuses on influence, cultivates relationships, and adapts to context.
Exercising Power Effectively
- Understand the context and those you aim to influence.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships.
- Continuously adapt strategies for influence.
Three Premises of Power
- Power is Situational: Power is highly dependent on the context; it's not solely derived from personal traits or resources. Key actions include mobilizing commitment, understanding the context, identifying key stakeholders.
- Power is Relational: Power is shaped by relationships and their quality. Building positive connections and coalitions is crucial; negative ones can hinder influence.
- Power is Dynamic: Power changes with time and context, adapting your influence strategies is essential. Actions include monitoring the situation and nurturing relationships.
Power Paradox
- While power is often gained through actions benefiting others, the acquisition of power can sometimes lead to unethical, self-serving behavior due to tunnel vision and risk minimization.
Pluralistic Inferences
- Individuals may exhibit public behaviors different from private beliefs. This discrepancy often leads to conformity. (Ex: binge drinking)
Diagnosing Powerful Departments
- Analyze the functional backgrounds of key executives.
- Examine powerful departments/subunits impacting corporate strategy.
The Milgram Obedience Experiment
- Highlights authority as a potent form of power.
- "Agentic Shift" describes the phenomenon where individuals relinquish personal agency and obey authority figures, even in unethical situations.
Power and Obedience
- Those in power often leverage obedience for their influence.
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Description
Test your understanding of the nuances of power and influence in relationships and contexts. This quiz explores the situational, relational, and dynamic aspects of power. Dive into how effective influence strategies can be tailored based on evolving scenarios.
