Option #1: Power in Organizations Paper

Option #1: Power in Organizations Paper

As you have read in this week’s required readings, there are three fundamental sources of power (or five when you look at expert and referent power) in any organization. Choose an organization you have worked for or researched and analyze the forms of power.

Instructions:

• Which of the sources of power is officially recognized by senior leadership?
• What are the reasons for the dominance of this form of power in your organization?
• Would a different form of power be more effective? Defend your choice.

Paper Requirements:

• Your paper should include an introduction and a conclusion and should be 4 pages long, not including the title or reference pages, which you must include.
• Incorporate two scholarly references that are not required readings for this module. The CSU Global Library is a good place to find your sources.