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 Lecture I 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 making have 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 alliances III 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 value IV Becoming Politically Savvy Be friendly with everyone Don t party at company parties Manage your boss Get a mentor Be trustworthy Protect yourself Be visible
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