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Question Description: Topic: Motivation and Managing with the Use of Power
750 – 1,250 words (not including cover page, appendices, and references)
For this assignment, you are asked to review and respond to two case studies. The intention of the two case studies is to bring together your awareness and understanding of motivation and managing with the use of power. Conduct research on the subject matter and provide at least three scholarly resources as references with corresponding citations meeting APA standards.
Everyone wants power. Why do we want power? Because it is good for us. It gives us more control over our own lives. It gives us more freedom to do as we wish. There are few things worse in life than feeling helpless, and few better than feeling in charge of your destiny. In general, people with power and status appear to command more respect from others, have higher self-esteem, and enjoy life more than those with less stature.
Watch how “How to Win Power and Influence People” may be an important skill.
Focus your attention on the following two case studies:
Case Incident 1: Should Women Have More Power, Chapter 13, p. 464 For additional insight, watch How to Understand Power.
Respond to questions 13-14, 13-15, and 13-16.
Case Incident 2: Where Flattery will Get You, Chapter 13, p. 465.
For additional insight, watch The Power of Leadership.
Respond to questions 13-17, 13-18, and 13-19.
Read and review each case study and respond to the presented case study questions associated with the case studies in a single assignment input for this Individual Project.
If there are any questions you have regarding these two case studies, reach out to your instructor. In addition, be sure to attend or listen to the Live Chats because that is where you will be able to ask questions and gain further insight into what is being addressed in the case studies.
The case study on flattery also showed that executives were more resentful when flattering female CEOs or CEOs from minority groups than white males. This state of affairs points out to perceptions of power dynamics in society. For instance, white people comprise the largest percentage of the American population, and males conventionally hold leadership roles (McDonald, Keeves, & Westphal, 2018). Therefore, having female or minority individuals in leadership roles seems to upset the conventional perceptions of power. The disdain for female CEOs and those from minority groups also indicates that societies are yet to embrace diversity and subconsciously cling to relic structures that created racial and gender-based power hierarchies in society.
