POWER IN ORGANIZATIONS

Sociology of ORGANIZATIONS

Power in OrganizationsCentralization/distribution of power

Who wields power in organizations?Where does power come from in

organizations?

Max Weber- Power & AuthorityAuthority is a type of power that is based

on the acceptance by others of a given individuals legitimate right to issue orders or directives

*orders are followed because it is believed that they ought to be followed

Max Weber- Power & AuthorityRational-Legal

Charismatic

Traditional Authority

Rational-Legal

Based on a value system that holds that relationships in social groups should be governed by a general set of laws and rules that are created to deal efficiently and effectively with common problems and questions that people encounter.

Charismatic

Stems from devotion to a particular power holder and is based on his or her personal characteristics

Traditional Authority

Based on the belief that an established set of social relations is divinely intended