POWER

“In social science and politics, POWER is the

ability to influence or outright control the
behavior of people. The term 'authority' is often
used for power perceived as legitimate by the
social structure.”
• EFFECT
-Power changes those in the position of power and those
who are targets of that power.
• Approach/inhibition theory Developed by D Keltner
and collegues. The theory is based on the notion
that most organisms react to environmental events
in two common ways.
APPROACH

• The reaction of approach is associated with action, self

promotion, seeking rewards, increased energy and
movement.
INHIBITION

• Inhibition, on the contrary,is asociated with self protection,

avoiding threats or danger, vigilance, loss of motivation
and an overall reduction in activity.
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE
 POSITIVE

• >Power prompts people to take action.

>Makes individuals more responsive to changes within a group and its
environment.
>Powerful people are more proactive, more likely to speak up, make the first
move and lead negotiation.
>Powerful people are more focus on the goals appropriate in a given
situation and tend to plan more task related activities in a work setting.
 NEGATIVE

>Powerful people are prone to take risky, inappropriate or unethical decisions

and often over step their boudaries
>When individual gain power, their self evaluation become more positive,
while their evaluations of others become more negative
>People with power tend to used more coercive tactics, increase social
distance between themselves and subordinates, believe that non powerful
individuals are untrustworthy and devalue work and ability of less powerful
individuals
What are the three basic types of power?
 LEGISLATIVE
-The power to make laws and frame public policies.

 EXECUTIVE
-The power to execute, enforce, and administer laws.

 JUDICIAL
-The power to interpret laws, determine their meaning and settle
disputes.
NATURE OF POWER