Power Should Be Respected As A Manger

When we were assigned to break a norm and evaluate how it was viewed, I knew right away what I wanted to do. Growing up I was always raised to be polite at the dinner table and my family was always very formal while eating. We always prayed before anybody touched any of their food, put our napkins on our laps, and always, I

“What does it do”? That was the question I heard over and over as my granddaughter checked out my Christmas decorations. If it didn’t dance or play a song she was on to the next one. But one decoration that didn’t do anything held her attention for the longest…the manger.

“Leadership is defined as the ability to influence people towards the attainment of organisational goals” (Samson, Catley, Cathro, & Daft, 2012, p. 557). In this case study, Ken, who is the production manager and Allan, who is the shift supervisor, can both be considered as leaders as well as managers. In order to evaluate this case, it is important to consider what kind of power each of these individuals carry in this workplace. Ken has legitimate power. This means his power “stems from a formal managerial position” (Samson, Catley, Cathro, & Daft, 2012, p. 560). The employees underneath him understand that he has the power to direct them and they are obliged to follow (Samson, Catley, Cathro, & Daft, 2012). This legitimate power also gives Ken coercive power. This means Ken has the authority to punish his subordinates (Samson, Catley, Cathro, & Daft, 2012). His

I was taught at a very young age to always respect my elders and to never talk back (of course there are certain circumstances to where that doesn’t apply).

My loved ones have shown me that you yourself are the only person one can protect. I also have a need to do my best work in life, or else I would feel unaccomplished. I learned this from my Dad who always did his best work and constantly was hard on himself. He inspires me to great things with my life. I have my family to thank for all of the great lessons to contribute to my

In contrast, the manager of the whole Superdome, Jillian’s boss, is not a great leader. He micromanages every employee from the second they step in the door to the second they leave. He is unorganized, contradicts himself, and is untrustworthy. He does not take ownership for his mistakes and does not understand that not everyone is perfect. A good manager admits when he or she is in the wrong and only uses that to their advantage to prevent it from happening again in the future. However, these actions from the manager cause the employees to resent him and have anxiety when he is around. They never know if they should or shouldn’t do something because they don’t know if that’s what Pete (the manager) will want. Therefore, when a dilemma does arise, instead of taking initiative and fixing it the way one feels is best, they have to delay the process and check with Pete. I do not believe this is an effective way of managing at all because it hinders the effectiveness of the other employees. If they are always worrying that they will get yelled at, it does not allow them to reach their full potential in the work place. A good manager puts him or herself on the same level as his subordinates in order for the employees to feel comfortable discussing any issues or

I care very much about the work I do and every day I was early for work and very flexible to my director’s needs, but I still felt as if I could be the next one to let go. That is how every employee felt. To this day I can just picture my class being fairly loud (btw, it’s not easy to keep 15, 7-10-year-old boys quiet ) and the director would stand and stare at the doorway of my classroom with her arms crossed for at least 3-5 minutes. It was so awkward and I have never felt under pressure like I did when I worked at the center. Instead of helping her staff, she would stand there and stare at us. I would classify these actions as workplace bullying. The ANA (2015) states that “bullying is repeated, unwanted harmful actions intended to humiliate, offend, and cause distress in the recipient” (p. 3).

Often times I would rebel as a little kid, much like Jaja is starting to in Purple Hibiscus. I would often say, “no” or ask, “why” when my parents told me to do something. And I hated when my parents would tell me, “because I said so” this would absolutely drive me up the wall. I couldn’t understand why they would say this and would often question them to no end, or just annoy them by repeatedly asking, “why.” Now years later I understand that they were just protecting me, and trying to keep me safe the best they could.

“Coercive power relies on the fact that people fear you, and reward power is only effective so long as people value the rewards you have to offer. Legitimate power relies on your rank in the company hierarchy, and recent events

As a child I was taught to be polite and to never use obscenities, that there are many words within the English language that I can use to express myself and this was enforce by family and teachers and I was aware of the consequences of disobeying rules set forth. A core principle that was instilled in me was to always ask for something, but most importantly the value of earning and deserving of getting rewards, that nothing in life that is not earned without hard work and sacrifice. In earning these rewards one can appreciate hard work and know the value of hard work. Another important value taught to me as child is to be willing to share with others and that there is joy and fulfillment in sharing and an appreciation for what you have and not to covet things your neighbors have. I had to learn to appreciate what I had and show that appreciation and that has carried over into my adult life wherein I appreciate gifts and people and I am very thankful for those in my life. I am very careful of the friends I keep as one of the things instilled in me is that the people you surround yourself is a reflection of the person you are.

Power and authority play an important role in the fabric of society. In most communities, the people who hold these privileges are determined by age, profession, hereditary status and wealth.. Societies have clearly defined boundaries that dictate the authority of leaders upon followers, which usually consist of common citizens and especially, younger generations. Those meant to be followers should not defy authority as it causes their families and communities to renounce them. Furthermore, it prompts leaders to abuse their powers to retain control, ending with damaging consequences for their victims.Two examples that demonstrate these outcomes are ‘The Use Of Force’ by Carlos Williams and Mauro Senesi’s ‘The Giraffe’, both of which include protagonists that challenge the authority of their superiors.

“Character is power.” Reflecting on the quote from Booker T. Washington, our character is essential to maintaining balance with power and power reveals the character. What is character? The Oxbridge dictionary describes character as, “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. strength and originality in a person's nature. a person's good reputation.” Power comes from the Greek word for power is “dunamis, physical power, force, might,” as defined by the Strong Concordance. Our character reveals our thoughts, our thoughts reveal motives, our motives reveal our heart, and our heart reveals how power is used. Reading the “From Failure to Promise: ‘360 Degrees,’” Dr. Cleamon Moorer exhibited character and power to accomplish greatness in his life and to expand that greatness to others.

I’ve spent a year at my first job at a private equity firm (much like the one I interned in this summer), so I understand that my company places importance on a hierarchy--even all of the emails I send out must be addressed in descending order of positional importance. This established structure constantly reminds me that I am at the bottom of it, and hopefully with time and effort, I will work my way up to the top. To do so, I essentially need to do whatever I am told to ensure the CEO’s happiness, making sure all of our meetings with potential portfolio companies are run smoothly. The firm must give off a good impression to show them that we are trustworthy and responsible enough to manage them. Analysts like me are allowed to sit in on

The Oxford dictionary defines management, as the process of dealing with or controlling things or people. Businesses have a set structure on how they operate, however, they did not just come up with it on the spot. Many of these structures were formulated in the past and now implement due to the fact that they work. This essay aims to explore how traditional approaches, in relation to power and control in businesses, are applicable to businesses in the current day and age. It talks about the responsibility of the manager to use their power to make sure that the objectives of the organisations can be met. It will talk about what power is and what types of

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