Power and Politics in Organisations

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Autocratic leadership style

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decision-making, limited team input

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Democratic leadership style

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decision-making, encourages participation

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Transformational leadership

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change, motivates through vision

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Transactional leadership

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on rewards and punishments

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Legitimate power

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from formal position or role

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Expert power

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from knowledge or skills

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Referent power

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from personal charisma or respect

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Power struggles in teams

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for influence, can cause conflict

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Informal power sources

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from networks, alliances, or reputation

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Compromise in conflict resolution

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party gives up something, mutual agreement