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Power Its Use and Misuse
Use and misuse of power: Different types of power
Power is often conceptualized as a force that is done 'to' someone 'by' something (such as an institution) or someone. However, power is often a far more subtle form of influence. Power is not necessarily 'bad;' rather it is how it is used makes all of the difference. When T.S. Eliot wrote: "Half of the harm that is done in this world is caused by people who have power and want to feel important. They do not mean to do harm; they are simply absorbed in the useless struggle to think well of themselves," he was likely writing about the use of coercive power (Manning & Curtis, p. 143). Coercive power is the typical scenario that comes to mind when people are talking about the potential misuses of power. "This is the power to force someone to do something against their will" (Straker 2012). A person is motivated to do something out of fear, such as losing his or her job if he or she does not perform to a high standard. This form of power may be effective in the short-term, but eventually the hatred it generates against the boss results in a high rate of attrition from the company...
In contrast, "legitimate power is that which is invested in a role. Kings, policemen and managers all have legitimate power. The legitimacy may come from a higher power, often one with coercive power. Legitimate power can often thus be the acceptable face of raw power" (Straker 2012). It may be necessary for a military leader or even a boss to pull rank when an organization is suffering through a 'crunch time' and needs clear and directive orders. Legitimate power holders have attained their position through fair means. But legitimate power still has many weaknesses. It does not solicit the opinions of others and requires the power-holder to have a great deal of knowledge and foresight to be correct when giving unquestioned orders. When the leader is intelligent and insightful, like the late Steve Jobs' iron-fisted control over Apple, it can work, but such leaders are rare.
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References
Straker, David. (2012). French and Raven's Five Forms of Power. Changing Minds.
Retrieved at: http://changingminds.org/explanations/power/french_and_raven.htm
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