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Forget authority--go for power

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  • 1Department of Education, Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK, USA.

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|April 17, 1998
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True leadership power stems from influencing others, not just formal authority. Understanding core values is crucial for managers to effectively bridge the gap between authority and accountability in dynamic organizations.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Leadership Studies

Background:

  • Formal authority granted to managers does not inherently equate to influence or power.
  • Organizations are in a constant state of change, impacting managerial roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of power in organizations.
  • To differentiate between authority and power for effective management.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of leadership and organizational dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Authority confers responsibility and accountability, but not necessarily power.
  • True power originates from the capacity to influence people.

Conclusions:

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  • Understanding and leveraging core organizational values is key to acquiring influence.
  • Managers require power, derived from values, to effectively balance authority and accountability.