Power
For our considerations of the role of power in organizations, I have derived a conceputal framework from Steven Lukes (2005) that we can use as a shared vocabulary for presenting and comparing articles.
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Behavior: What is the relationship of individuals' behavior to the exercise of power? What role does behavior play?
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Decision making and control: Who makes decisions and who has control? How do decision making and control function in the exercise of power?
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Conflict: What is the status of conflict, and what is its role in the exercise of power?
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Interests: How are individuals' interests advanced? Protected?
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Moral orientation: What are the normative goals that the exercise of power aims to achieve?
As you read your articles, post your comments and responses to our blog.
Key Articles:
- Dahl, "Concept of power"
- Parsons, "On the concept of political power"
- Wolfinger, "Nondecisions and the study of local politics"
- Bacharach and Baratz, "Two faces of power"
- Foucault, "Disciplinary power and subjection"
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