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A Critical Assessment of the Implementation of Sources of Power: An Indian Context

The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business / The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business, (E)2233-5382
2014, v.5 no.1, pp.11-15
Rajasekhara Mouly Potluri (Nimra Institute of Science & Technology)
Siva Kumar Challa (Nimra Institute)
Srilakshmi Challagundla (Nimra Institute of Science)
Rajasekhara, M. P. , Siva, K. C. , & Srilakshmi, C. (2014). A Critical Assessment of the Implementation of Sources of Power: An Indian Context. The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business, 5(1), 11-15.

Abstract

Purpose - The core objective of this study is to comprehend the diverse nature of implementation of sources of power in the Indian context. Research design, data, and methodology - After a meticulous review of the relevant literature on various types of power with a particular kind of managers’involvement, the article reviews the Indian managers’ behavioral perception and attitudinal disposition while exercising power in their organization, along with a judicious blend of different kinds of power to drive the organization to the expected level. Results - As an input to a full-fledged research study, researchers had taken up this precise discussion and observation on how the managers’ community in India exercises its power. Generally, Indian managers usually implement legitimate power besides reward and coercive power as per the situation, by extending copious benefits to different stakeholders. Based on the psychological and behavioral disposition, Indian managers exercised power in their respective organizations in a fruitful manner. Conclusions -This article has carefully covered the entire corporate sector regardless of magnitude, type, or ownership. It is quite beneficial to all the proactive researchers and academia along with the corporate world.

keywords
Power, Control, Involvement, Compliance, India

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