Libyan International Medical University Faculty of Business Administration: Power and Influence by Marwan Fouad Abed Eloshipi

Libyan International Medical University Faculty of Business Administration Power & Influence By: Marwan Fouad Abed Eloshipi ID: 3782 Email: marwan_3782@limu.edu.ly

Table of Content 01 02 03 Introduction Power & Influence Principles of Power 04 05 06 Conclusion Reflection References 02

Learning Objectives Hopefully at the end of this presentation you ll be able to: Define power and influence. Describe the major principles that govern interpersonal power a influence. 03

01 Introduction 04

Introduction Powerinfluenceswhatyoudo,whenyoudoit,andwithwhomyou do it. It influences your choice of friends, your romantic and family relationships,andyourworkplacerelationships(Marano,2014). 05

02 Power & Influence Definition Principles 06

Power & Influence Power Is the ability of one person to influence what another person thinks or does. You have power over another person to the extent that you can influence what this person thinks or what this person does. Types of power Expert power. Referent power. Information power. Legitimate power. Reward power. Coercive power. 07

Principles of Power Some People are More Powerful Than Others Power is just like wealth, some people are born with it and some people are not. By definition, if someone has power, it means the other is weaker than you. Power can be measured by how much people you influence, likes and comments you generate, your followers, and your friends. 08

Principles of Power Power Can Be Shared By sharing your power through empowering others, you grow in power. Empowered people are proactive, therefore, empowered employees would raise productivity. Ways to empower others: Raise the person s self-esteem Be open, positive, empathetic, and supportive Share skills and decision-making 09

Principles of Power Power Can Be Increased or Decreased Power can be increased by lifting weights, learning how to negotiate, learn the principles of communication, or improve your power in group situations. Power prime Is a study that indicates if you remember a time where you had power over someone you would feel more powerful then remembering a time where someone had power over you. Power can be decreased if you try to unsuccessfully control someone behavior or let someone control you. 10

Principles of Power Power Follows The Principle of Less Interest In relationship, the one who cares less and is less dependent on the other has more power. And the same thing apply to power. Power Generates Privilege When one person has power over another person, the person with power gains some privileges and advantages; for example communication privileges. . Example: A boss can enter any room or office, but the workers cannot enter the boss s office. 11

Conclusion In conclusion, power is the ability to influence and direct others. Power gains privileges and differs from one another and can be shared, increased, and decreased. 12

Reflection Power is the ability to get things done. People can influence others to behave, act or achieve stuff; and this could go wrong if power was misused and the personwithpowerhadbadintentions. 13

References DEVITO, J. O. S. E. P. H. A. (2022). Interpersonal communication book. PRENTICE HALL. Retrieved https://www.pearson.com/en-au/media/h42msxn1/9781292261843- toc.pdf. Power and Influence . prezi.com. (n.d.). Retrieved January 4, 2022, from https://prezi.com/8eoo5qwz83no/conflict-management- strategies/. January 4, 2022, from 14

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