Power & Influence


  1. Review French & Raven’s 5 Bases of Power. What sources of power do you use most? How do you know? (Give examples)
  2. What influence tactics do you most commonly use with others? Write down examples of which tactics that you have used were successful and unsuccessful and what led to that outcome. 
  3. Which sources of power and influence work best on you (to gain your commitment)? Which sources of power and influence are you most easily able to resist?  
  4. How could you make better use of power and influence to enhance your effectiveness in the workplace? 

 Explicitly incorporate organizational behavior theories, analysis, and examples into your reflection.