Sources of Power Operating In an Organization

Sources of Power Operating In an Organization

According to Bolman & Deal, there are nine sources of power, other than authority that influence an organization. It is seconded by multiple social scientists, they have recognized different wellsprings of power following are some of the main characteristics: Position Power, control of rewards, coercive power, information and expertise, reputation, personal power, alliances and networks, access control and agenda, framing control of meaning and symbols (Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E., 2008).

These factors can be utilized in positive aspects as well as negative aspect, it depend on the ...