CONTINGENCIES OF POWER

CONTINGENCIES OF POWER

COPING WITH UNCERTAINTYEmployees that are most capable of coping with uncertainty typically acquire the power.

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TYPES OF COPING ACTIVITIESBy Prevention - reduces probability that difficulty will ariseBy Information using forecasting to deal with unexpected events.By absorption dealing with uncertainty as it impacts the subunit.

CENTRALITYEmployees most central to the flow of work typically acquire the power.

SUBSTITUTABILITYOther employees ability to perform activities of a particular employee acquires power.

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POLITICAL BEHAVIORUsually outside legitimate, recognized powerDesigned to benefit an single employeeIntentional and is designed to maintain power

PLAYING POLITICSInsurgency Game to resist authorityCounterinsurgency Game Sponsorship Game attaching oneself to someone with power.Coalition-Building Game form alliance

BOSS

PLAYING POLITICSLine vs. Staff Games managers vs staff advisorsWhistle-Blowing Game played to bring about organizational change