SPH-R 311 1nd Edition Lecture 11 Outline of Last Lecture I. Ethics II. Models of Ethical Behavior III. Code of Ethics IV. Ethical Decision Making Outline of Current Lecture I. Power II. Politics III. Personality types IV. Becoming Politically Savvy Current LectureI. Power - Potential ability to influence behavior, to change the course of events, to overcome resistance, and to get people to do things that they would not otherwise do - Legitimate- acquired by virtue of position - Reward- one person’s control of another person’s rewards- Coercive-ability that one person has to punish another- Referent-based upon an individual’s charisma and another person’s identification with this quality- Expert-accrues because of special knowledge or skill a person has- Who has power is decided by public opinion, the media, courts, and within organizations - Those who acquire and control resources and control decision makinghave power II. Politics - Ability to use bases of power effectively- Use resources, info and technical skills to their fullest in bargaining- Exercise power with sensitivity to feelings of others- Know where to concentrate one’s energies- Organize necessary alliancesIII. Personality types - Movers and shakers-far exceed the boundaries of their positions- Great citizens-hard working, org loving, seek slow but steady long term advancement- Town gossip-always knows what is going on- Whiners- never satisfied with whatever is done- Techies- technically competent workers who legitimately have a high valueIV. Becoming Politically Savvy - Be friendly, with everyone - Don’t party at company parties- Manage your boss- Get a mentor- Be trustworthy- Protect yourself- Be
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