Robin Fincham: Three Levels of Organizational Power

The video explores Robin Fincham's three levels of organizational power: organizational, institutional, and processual. The organizational level focuses on internal structures and hierarchies, while the institutional level examines power derived from societal norms. The processual level highlights power from interpersonal interactions within the organization. Each level contributes to how organizations exert power, with implications for both positive and negative outcomes.

What are the three levels from which organizational power emanates according to Robin Fincham?

How do organizations create their dominant culture and rule set?

What is meant by a self-perpetuating oligarchy in the context of organizational power?

In what ways do societal structures influence the power of organizations?

Describe the processual level of organizational power as explained by Fincham.

What are the positive, neutral, and negative consequences of the interactions between people within an organization?

How do organizations derive their power from the interactions among individuals?