Identify several work situations in which the use of "hard power" (coercive, reward, legitimate) might be appropriate. For each situation:
- Provide rationale for why the use of hard power is appropriate.
- Discuss potential outcomes of employee commitment, compliance and/or resistance.
Identify several work situations in which "soft power" (expert, referent) might be appropriate. For each situation:
- Provide rationale for why the use of soft power is appropriate.
- Discuss potential outcomes of employee commitment, compliance and/or resistance.