Analyzing Authority and Position Power
“Powell’s Rules for Picking People”—Look for intelligence and judgment and, most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Also look for loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego and the drive to get things done (Harari, 1996)”.
There are several types of position power and executives each display different types. Is there one type of power that is better than the other? The characteristics of a model CEO will be described as well as should the CEO assume the position by an internal vs. external route, the appropriate leadership style for the CEO and how the CEO should exercise power and authority.
Characteristics of a model CEO
The characteristics of a model CEO include leadership abilities such as decision-making and delegation. A successful CEO must be a visionary and capable to cast the vision to the organization. Additionally, a CEO must have the capability to develop and motivate a team, and back up his or her subordinates when a decision is made. Finally, a CEO must have enough credibility and technical competence to be able to make critical and timely decisions within the context of his or her authority.
Route of assuming power
The CEO position should be filled based on the current operating level of the organization. For instance, on one hand, one could say that it would make sense for the CEO of a company to have worked his/her way up the corporate ladder. By starting out at the lowest level and working his/her way up, that person will have developed a wealth of knowledge on how the various departments of an organization operate within each other.
In other words, the person will be well-versed on the overall operation of the company [which is critical in ru ...