Introduction

The concept of power is the capacity to influence the action of others is inextricably linked with leadership. In organizations leaders may be perceived as powerful because of the ability to provide raises or bonuses, assign important tasks, or hire and fire. The power of other types of leaders may lie in their professional or technical expertise or they may have person qualities inspiring admiration in their follower.  Being aware of why you are influenced by someone else helps you recognize your own power, decide whether you want to accept the way the power is being used, and build on your own leadership skills to learn how to be a positive influence in your organization.

Unit Learning Outcomes

ULO 1: Analyze the concept of power and its relationship to leadership. (CLO 1, 3 & 5)
ULO 2: Examine the results of the various influence tactics. (CLO 3, 5 & 6)

Directions

Mini-case studies: The students are expected to answer the questions associated with the case. These questions are intended to elicit thoughtful reactions to contemporary organizational behavior initiatives and challenges. The students are expected to carefully read the assignment instructions, then thoroughly and explicitly address each component of the corresponding case study questions.

The responses should reflect higher level cognitive processing (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation), which is essential for someone in any industry, as diversity decisions affect all levels and stakeholders within the organization and in the external marketplace.

There is no minimum number of references that need to be utilized to support the completion of this assignment; however, it is generally understood that any good case study analysis will incorporate the appropriate quality and quantity of scholarly sources to support any suppositions and recommendations.

The submission will not exceed four (4) pages in length, excluding the title and references pages.

The document must adhere to the APA writing style.

The document should be prepared as a Microsoft Word file.

Case Study 5

1. Read the case 12.1 Monsanto Company in your text.

2. Coercive Power

o “The Power of Nudges, for Good and Bad: Government’s Use of Coercive Power”

o This resource relates to Learning Objective 12.2. Read more on page 307.

3. Answer the case questions in a written APA paper format.