The roles of Power in an Organ

             There are several different types of power that can be displayed within an organization. An effective manager uses different types of power to get jobs done by different individual. Organizations are also riddled with internal conflicts, conflicts that can be good and bad, managers use conflict resolutions to make sure that the good conflicts stays productive and the bad conflicts are handled appropriately. Some of an organizations conflict can come from evolutionary or revolutionary change, but change can also be a goal of organizational development. The goals of organizational development may include restructuring, (which also may include reengineering) and restructuring will also cause several new changes, conflicts, and power struggles between different groups or individuals.
             Referent power is described as having power because of being well liked. A subject with referent power is someone who has power over another individual because that individual wants to emulate the power holder. For example; advertising campaigns use popular famous people to advertise products. Michael Jordan was used in the Nike shoe ads. Everyone that wants to be like Michael Jordan will want to wear the Nike shoes, so they can emulate Michael Jordan.
             Manager's Power affects Subordinates
             A manager 's use of power may affect subordinates in different ways. For example, in a correctional institute the correctional officer has power and authority over the inmates. A correctional officer may need a particular job done such as stripping and re-waxing a large area of flooring. The correctional officer tells the inmates that anyone
             who volunteers to help will receive an extra sack lunch (extra food is very important to an inmate). The correctional officer gets the floor done on time, and a good job is done. Now the correctional officer needs the same area of floor done in a different housing
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