What is power, and what is the relationship between power and leadership?
My response
My
perception of power in an organization means that an individual or
group has the ability to make decisions for the organization and
individuals in that organization. In an organization, individuals might
recognize power based on the title and position.
The
hierarchy of power and leadership displays the connection and
relationship between the two. For example, in the organization I work
for, the founder/CEO is the highest position; under him are the CTO, COO
and CFO, and so on. The leader and person in the position of power can
be one in the same. The person who has the most power has the ability
to make the decision that the followers need to adhere to. However, the
person in a position of power is not omnipotent and can be overthrown
in some organizations or hierarches. Furthermore, the power that one
might have in an organization can be positive or negative. The one in
the position of power may make impulsive or unsuitable decisions based
on their inexperienced ideals or emotions.
