Understanding Managerial Power

What are the main types of managerial power?

• The main types of managerial power are legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent power.

• Social, political, and cultural power

• Financial, operational, and strategic power

• Transformational, transactional, and charismatic power

Define legitimate power in a managerial context.

• Legitimate power is the ability to manipulate others without authority.

• Legitimate power is the authority granted to a manager by virtue of their position in the organization.

• Legitimate power is based on personal charisma and influence.

• Legitimate power is derived from informal relationships within the team.

How does expert power differ from referent power?

• Expert power is derived from social connections, while referent power comes from technical skills.

• Expert power relies on charisma, while referent power is about authority.

• Expert power is temporary, while referent power is permanent.

• Expert power is based on knowledge and skills, while referent power is based on personal traits and respect.

What is coercive power and when is it used?

• Coercive power is the ability to persuade others through rewards.

• Coercive power is used to build strong relationships and trust.

• Coercive power is the ability to influence others through logical reasoning.

• Coercive power is the ability to influence others through threats or punishment, used to ensure compliance.

Explain the concept of reward power.

• Reward power is the capacity to influence through fear and intimidation.

• Reward power is the ability to influence others by providing rewards.

• Reward power is based solely on personal charisma and charm.

• Reward power is the ability to punish others for non-compliance.

How can a manager effectively use informational power?

• By making decisions without consulting the team

• By hoarding information to maintain control

• By ignoring data and relying on intuition

• By sharing knowledge and insights, fostering transparency, and using data to support decisions.

What role does positional power play in an organization?

• Positional power provides authority and influence to make decisions and enforce policies within an organization.

• Positional power limits decision-making to lower-level employees.

• Positional power only affects employee morale, not decision-making.

• Positional power is irrelevant in team dynamics.

Can you provide an example of referent power in action?

• A celebrity endorsing a product without any personal experience.

• A team captain motivating players through personal charisma and respect.

• A manager enforcing rules without any personal connection.

• A teacher grading students based solely on test scores.

How does a manager's personal characteristics influence their power?

• A manager's personal characteristics have no impact on team dynamics.

• A manager's power is solely based on their position in the company.

• A manager's personal traits only affect their salary and benefits.

• A manager's personal characteristics influence their power by enhancing trust, respect, and authority among team members.

What are the potential downsides of using coercive power?

• Increased collaboration among team members

• Potential downsides of using coercive power include resentment, reduced morale, a toxic environment, stifled creativity, and high turnover.

• Improved employee satisfaction

• Enhanced creativity and innovation