POWER AND POLITICS

JOHN JAYSON CANCERAN

VINCENT CEREZO
JERICHO CABALSE
WHAT IS POWER?

Power is the ability to influence or control the behavior,

actions, or decisions of others.

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 Types/Phases of Power:

 Legitimate Power:
 Coercive Power:
 Expert Power:
 Referent Power:
 Reward Power:

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 Legitimate Power:

Derived from a person's position or role.

EXAMPLE;
 A policeman can arrest.
 A teacher assign grades.

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 Coercive Power:
Based on the use of threats or force.
EXAMPLE;
 Demotion.
 Threats.

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 Expert Power:
Arises from specialized knowledge or
skills
EXAMPLE;
 Doctors.
 Scientist.

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 Referent Power:
Gained through admiration or respect.
EXAMPLE;
 Celebrities
 National heroes.

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 Reward Power:
Involves providing benefits or rewards.
EXAMPLE;
 Salary increase.
 Bonus.

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Impression Management:

Impression management is the strategic process

of controlling and shaping the information
individuals convey about themselves to create a
favorable perception or image in the eyes of
others.

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Impression Management:
EXAMPLE:
 Self-Promotion:
• Highlight Strengths: Emphasize positive attributes, achievements, and skills.
 Ingratiation:
• Kindness and Helpfulness: Extend acts of kindness and assistance to build positive relationships.
 Information Suppression:
• Conceal Weaknesses: Avoid revealing vulnerabilities or shortcomings.
 Strategic Alignment:
• Adapt to Expectations: Adjust behavior to align with social norms and expectations.
 Exemplification:
• Demonstrate Integrity: Showcase high moral standards and ethical behavior.

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WHAT IS POLITICS?

Politics is the process of making decisions that

apply to members of a group or society.

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Organizational Politics:

Organizational politics refers to informal, often

self-serving activities and behaviors within an
organization aimed at gaining advantages or
furthering personal interests.

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Types of Political Activities:
 Coalition-Building: Forming alliances or partnerships to increase influence.
 Information Hoarding: Controlling access to critical information for personal
gain.
 Rumors and Gossip: Spreading unverified information to create uncertainty or
damage reputations.
 Strategic Networking: Building relationships with influential individuals.
 Flattery and Ingratiation: Using compliments and acts of kindness to gain
favor.
 Blame Avoidance: Shifting responsibility onto others to protect reputation.

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YOU!