Understanding Power Dynamics in the Workplace
Power in the Workplace
Power is the ability of a person to control resources, people, and events to accomplish a task or objective while overcoming resistance, opposition, or other obstacles standing in the way.
The five bases of power were identified by John French and Bertram Raven in the early 1960s through a study they conducted on power in leadership roles.
The Five Different Forms of Power
They can be divided into two categories: formal and personal power.
Formal Power
Coercive Power
Coercive power
Read MoreUnderstanding Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Business
Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Definition and Impact on Business Effectiveness
Dennis Organ’s seminal 1988 study on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) identified five core behaviors that contribute to group effectiveness. In a business context, exhibiting these behaviors can lead to increased productivity and a more effective work environment. While numerous positive organizational citizenship behaviors exist, Organ’s original five remain highly significant.