a group of individuals who band together to combine their power (e.g., labor union formation)
Nonreciprocal dependency relationship
exists when party A is dependent on party B, but B is not dependent on A, B will have power over A (Blalock, 1989).
POWER AND WORK OUTCOMES
The possession and use of power bases can be directly related to important organizational outcomes such as performance and job satisfaction
POWER COROLLARY
the concept that for every exercise of power, there is a tendency for the subject to react with a return power play
POWER AND LEADERSHIP
The concepts of power and leadership are closely intertwined. Leaders use their power to help followers attain desired goals. Ideally, to be effective, a leader should possess a number of power bases.
Empowerment
the process by which organizational members can increase their sense of power and personal control in the work setting
