Dynamics of Powers in Organizations

In this discussion, you will evaluate, differentiate, and interconnect the political dynamics of power and influence of political leaders versus organizational leaders. In your response, consider what traits, values, ethics, and skills are found in effective leaders.

APPLICATION: As you generate your response, reflect about an organization or a leader in which or with whom you have worked or read about. Provide specific examples to support your discussion.

Instructions:

• You must identify the leader or an organization.
• If you choose an organization, include the URL to its website.
• You may select a characteristic or value that you might think is important to this leader or organization’s success.
• Discuss this characteristic or value in context of the topic of power versus influence in organizational leadership.
• Support your discussion with at least one scholarly article and cite it using APA style.
• Respond with thoughtful, substantive responses to at least two classmates’ postings.

Discussion question responses should be at least 300 words - 2 to 3 short paragraphs.