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- 2. 1 2 3 4 The Consequencesof Power. Powers Exercised Political Leaders The Types of Power The Nature of Power
- 3. The Nature ofPower The state exercises powers as a corporate body of politics. Political leaders also wield power which they derive from their positions. The powers exercised by the State and the political leaders can be beneficial to some and detrimental to others. If the use of such authority results in oppression, relief may be obtained through the courts. But this is only true in countries which have a strong judiciary.
- 4. The Nature ofPower Democratic governments pride themselves in having independent courts. In authoritarian states, the justice system is devoted to the defense of the status quo and cannot be expected to uphold individual liberties. Court officials in authoritarian states are mere apologists for the existing structure and do not serve as a check and balance for government excesses.
- 5. You exercise powerwhen you can get people to do things which they may not do of their own accord. The element of compulsion is evident. people act according to what you want them to do because they are compelled to do so. Power in different means: Power as Decision making Power as Agenda setting Power as Through control
- 6. Power as Decision-Making •The exercise of power often involves decision-making, In any organization the leaders are empowered to make decisions. • The decisions are enforced on the members of the organization through what Keith Boulding (1989) describes as force or intimidation (the stick), productive exchanges involving mutual gain (the deal), or the creation of obligations, loyalty, and commitment. • Justices and judges exercise power by promulgating decisions which settle judicial controversies. • The implication of this view of power is that the most powerful actors in society are those whose opinion are considered and upheld in the decision making. The powerful are able to get what they want and make others behave the way they wanted them to.
- 7. Power as Decision-Making •Government executives, whether elective or appointive, also make decisions on a day-today basis on the operations of their offices and on their transactions with the public. • The bicameral legislature (the Congress) likewise performs some decision-making through the laws it enacts and matters it subjects to legislative inquiry.
- 8. Under Section 21of Article IV of the 1987 Constitution, the Senate or the House of Representatives may conduct -inquiries in aid of legislation. If the official is connected to the political party in power. lawmakers connected to that party may choose not to conduct any inquiry about the official in Order to avoid any embarrassment to the party, and merely excuse themselves by saying that the courts have jurisdiction over the matter. Power as Agenda Setting Power may also be exercised through what Bachrach, and Baratz (1962) describe as the capacity to prevent the making decisions. or •non- decision-making." If a person dictates or decides the agenda in a group. unwanted issues or suggestions will not be discussed
- 9. Power as ThoughtControl Power may also be seen through the capacity to shape a person's thoughts, wants, or needs. In repressive states citizens undergo brainwashing and mind control in which the virtues of ideology are constantly drummed up in their consciousness. Propaganda is repeatedly broadcast and disseminated to shape individual thoughts and actions.
- 10. Three Dimensions ofPower (Written by Michael Valdivieso)
- 11. Three Dimensions ofPower (Written by Michael Valdivieso)
- 12. Power hasbeen an important aspect of human civilization since time immemorial. Power might be physical, political or social. In the context of business as well, power dynamics tend to influence decisions and people transactions heavily. Power basically emanates from position or authority which can influence people both positively and negatively.
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- 14. Coercive Power Thiskind of power involves the usage of threat to make people do what one desires. In the organizational set up, it translates into threatening someone with transfer, firing, demotions etc. it basically forces people to submit to one’s demand for the fear of losing something.
- 15. This typeof power uses rewards, perks, new projects or training opportunities, better roles, and monetary benefits to influence people. However, an interesting aspect of this type of power is that it is not powerful enough in itself, as decisions related to rewards do not rest solely with the person promising them, because in organizations, a lot of other people come into play like senior managers and board.
- 16. Legitimate Power Thetarget person complies because he or she believes the agent has the right to make the request and the target person has the obligation to comply. This ability to influence others through the use of position or authority. It’s derived from your role in an organization or society, and it’s often accompanied by respect and admiration from others.
- 17. This isa personal kind of power which owes its genesis to the skills and expertise possessed by an individual, which is of higher quality and not easily available. The person can exercise the power of knowledge to influence people..
- 18. Referent Power Thisis the ability of an individual to influence others by virtue of his or her personal characteristics. They are admired, trusted, and respected.