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	==See Also==		==See Also==
		+	In a sociological and organizational context, power refers to individuals' or groups' capacity or ability to influence, control, or manipulate others or the environment to achieve desired outcomes. It's a fundamental concept that permeates various aspects of society, including politics, organizations, and interpersonal relationships. Power dynamics shape the structure and function of institutions, influence leadership and decision-making processes, and affect social interactions and change.

		+	*Authority: Discussing the legitimate or socially approved use of power based on a person's position in a formal hierarchy or structure.
		+	*[[Leadership Styles]]: Covering different approaches to leadership, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire styles, and how they relate to the use and distribution of power within organizations.
		+	*Social Influence: Explaining how individuals or groups can change the behavior, attitudes, or beliefs of others, highlighting the mechanisms of influence, such as persuasion, coercion, and conformity.
		+	*[[Conflict Resolution]]: Discuss strategies and processes for managing and resolving conflicts between individuals or groups, emphasizing the role of power dynamics in conflict situations.
		+	*Organizational Politics: This covers an organization's activities aimed at improving someone's status or position. It can involve power dynamics and practices such as networking and resource allocation.
		+	*[[Empowerment of Employees]]: Discussing the process of increasing the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people to enable them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way.
		+	*Negotiation: Explaining the process by which two or more parties agree on matters of mutual interest while optimizing their utilities, highlighting the role of power in negotiation dynamics.
		+	*Social Stratification: Covering the hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, power, race, education, etc., and its effects on access to resources and opportunities.
		+	*Feminist Theory: This theory discusses the analysis of women's social roles, experiences, interests, and feminist politics, particularly focusing on the issues of power in relation to gender.
		+	*Power Distance: Explaining one of the dimensions of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory, which looks at how power is distributed and the extent to which the less powerful accept that power is distributed unequally.
		+	*Michel Foucault's Theory of Power: Foucault's ideas on power include the concept of power as diffuse and embodied in discourse, institutions, and architectures rather than concentrated in a few individuals or entities.
		+	*Max Weber's Three Types of Authority: Discussing Weber's classification of authority into three types: traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational, each of which corresponds to a type of leadership or governance that exercises power in different ways.

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 Power is usually visible within organizations and is typically distributed in a way that benefits the individual with power. Power is often used to get what you want, such as a larger budget. Influence is relative and can only be determined by the person ranking themselves. People tend to agree on who the top and bottom managers are.
-Power is used for many different purposes in [[business]]. It can be used to [[Outcome|get what you want]], to make decisions, or to [[control]] resources. Power is often thought of as a negative thing, but it doesn't have to be. Power can be used for good, such as to make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
+Power is used for many different purposes in [[business]]. It can be used to get what you want]], to make decisions, or to [[control]] resources. Power is often thought of as a negative thing, but it doesn't have to be. Power can be used for good, such as to make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
 There are three main types of power in business: formal, personal, and social.
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 === Step 5: Use power in a way that benefits the employees ===
 Managers can use power effectively by using a variety of methods to motivate and improve employee performance. Rewards, such as bonuses or raises, can be used to incentivize employees to work harder. In some cases, coercion may be necessary to get employees to comply with company rules or regulations. Legitimate power can also be used to encourage employee commitment, while referent and expert power can be used to reward employees for their contributions or expertise.
 === Step 6: Use power in a way that benefits the customers ===
 Managers can use power in a way that benefits the customers and the organization by using it to motivate employees, improve communication, and resolve disputes. Managers can also use power to set company policies and standards and to make decisions that affect the organization as a whole.
 == What is the difference between compulsion and influence in business? ==
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 Compulsion power strategy effects are short-lived and eventually result in people disliking the power abused in the long run. Influence, however, is much more sustainable. This happens without the provocation of the person's natural will and can keep everything intact and positive if exercised in the right manner.
+Power enforces the rules and policies created through [[governance]]. This power can be exercised through leaders or management structures within an organization.