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Explain how organizational structure and culture relate to power and influence in the workplace.
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Module - Social, Cultural and Ethical Dimensions Student Identification Number -0363205/1 Word Count 1492 Explain how organizational structure and culture relate to power and influence in the workplace. Power is the potential or actual ability to influence others in a desired direction (Gordon, pg 286). Influence refers to authority, persuasion, manipulation and control. The ability to influence leads to more power. In the work place, influence can occur in downward, upward and lateral directions. Downward influence is directed to those lower in the chain of command, upward influence is exerted by employees to their bosses, and lateral influence is directed by workers to their peers. These relationships can be captured in the organizational structure of an organization. Organizational structure refers to the delineation of jobs and reporting relationships in an organization, as such, it coordinates the work behaviour of employees in accomplishing the organization's goals (Gordon, pg 398). An organizational chart as seen in Figure...
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