Cultural Dimensions of Leadership
February 12, 2025
One can be an extremely hard working and intelligent worker, but to taste success in the fierce competitive world, one has to be a good and impressive communicator. In corporates; you will not get too many chances to win the confidence of your boss and fellow workers, you have to create a positive impression at […]
People in the developed world have an affinity for pets. This is the reason why two-thirds of American households, i.e. around 80 million households have pets. All of us are aware that the costs of healthcare are rising exponentially in America and in other developed countries such as the UK. Similarly, the cost of veterinary […]
Why the Digital Age is unlike Any Other Previous Transformation in History With the Digital Age well and truly upon us, it is time for practitioners of leadership and management to re-envisage a new approach to leadership and management. This is because the Digital Age which is unfolding now is unlike any other transformation in […]
A conflict arises when individuals have varied interests, opinions and thought processes and are just not willing to compromise with each other. It is always wise to adjust to some extent and try to find a solution to the problem rather than cribbing and fighting. Conflicts and disagreements only lead to negativity and things never […]
In an organization, communication flows in 5 main directions- Downward Upward Lateral Diagonal External Downward Flow of Communication: Communication that flows from a higher level in an organization to a lower level is a downward communication. In other words, communication from superiors to subordinates in a chain of command is a downward communication. This communication […]
Power has been an important aspect of human civilization since time immemorial. Power might be physical, political or social.
In the context of business as well, power dynamics tend to influence decisions and people transactions heavily. So defining power can be difficult as it is understood and interpreted in several ways however power can definitely not be called a force which gets you what you want.
Power basically emanates from position or authority which can influence people both positively and negatively.
For simplicity and understanding purposes power is usually classified into following categories:
So, power can be defined in a number of ways however what is important is the usage of the power by people who possess it. Within the organizational context the power dynamics and equations need to be carefully managed as they have a huge impact on the motivation and engagement level of employees. It also defines the organization’s culture in general and people transactions within the organization in particular.
A very hierarchy and power driven organization finds it difficult to accommodate new and innovative ideas, any change is vehemently refused, egos clash and lesser opportunities are made available for the high performers, thus delaying organizational growth. On the other hand, in an organization which is flat in structure, people are encouraged to innovate and explore, thus bringing in new concepts and ideas to accelerate organizational growth and expansion.
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