Use the following questions to describe, in a summative-narrative fashion, what the power/influence realities of your organization looks like. Your summary is to be 3–5 pages, include 3–5 references (this can include your textbook), have a title and reference page, and be formatted according to current APA style (first person should not be used).
- Who has what power in this organization? (Reward, coercive, legitimate, expert, referent)
- Who has access to agendas, control over information, knowledge of procedures, ability to cope with uncertainty, etc.?
- Describe the power coalitions and alliances affecting your unit.
- How does your unit attempt to influence other units and create upward influence in organization?