2-1 Discussion-SixTypes of Power

As a first step toward crafting your discussion post, review the module resources. Then, apply the six types of power as discussed in the module resources to the Netflix case study, which you read about last week.

1. Coercive Power
2. Legitimate Power
3. Reward Power
4. Referent Power
5. Expert Power
6. Multidimensional Power

Consider the types of power that Sharon Slade, the chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Netflix, has in this situation. In your initial post, first describe the six types of power Sharon possesses. Then, provide examples that show how Sharon may exhibit this type of power during the negotiations. Finally, provide a reason why this type of power is important in this setting. Use the example below as a guide.

Example—Expert power: This is the power that comes from the thought that a person has expert-level knowledge of a topic or high-level skill. For example, Sharon has power in human resource matters, as she has great knowledge of the company’s policies and the law during the negotiations to drive a fair bargain.

Then, review at least two of your classmates’ posts. In your replies, share (if possible) an example of a leader for whom you have worked that exhibited one or more types of power. Include your thoughts about the effectiveness of this type of power in a work setting. You can use the feedback on your post as you craft Part B of Section I: Summary for Milestone One and your final project.

To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document.

Coercive power is a strict kind of authority that can deliver consequences to another person who does not follow the rules. Even though this type of power can have negative effects, it can be used for positive gains. For instance, a supervisor can threaten employees by telling them that whoever fails to show up for their shift will lose their job. That will encourage them to show up for work and prevents staffing issues for the supervisor (Kovach, 2021). During the negotiation, Sharon noticed Alice’s poor performance and pushed Jane Smith to put Alice under a performance improvement plan (PIP), the last step before termination. In this case, Alice was to either perform or lose her job because Sharon wanted to ensure all employees were 100% fit for Netflix. This type of power is beneficial because it increases efficiency and productivity. Also, it reduces instances of insubordination.

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