Module 4 • Organising your business Personal power


There are two sources of personal power, namely expert power (manager) and charismatic power. Expert power is the ability to influence others by means of your superior knowledge, skills and abilities. Workers accept such power as long as they are convinced that the manager knows better. Charismatic power refers to an ability to influence others because of personal traits and characteristics. If people can associate with such a personality and agree with his/her point of view, they will accept that person’s leadership.


Activity 6 Archbishop Desmond Tutu


Political Staff ARCHBISHOP Desmond Tutu has revealed he told ex-President Mandela in person that he dislikes the bright shirts the president wears in public instead of sober suits.


But the Anglican Archbishop shares Mr Mandela’ taste in clothes when it comes to wearing the Springbok rugby jersey. Both Nobel peace prizewinners have proudly worn the green-and-gold Bok jersey – and Archbishop Tutu yesterday repeated his strong support for the Springbok national rugby emblem.


Addressing the Anglican Diocesan Council of Cape Town yesterday, Archbishop Tutu praised Mr Mandela for his eagerness to heal the nation. “Who will forget his No. 6 Springbok jersey and cap and what it has meant by galvanising us to that great victory at Ellis Park,” he said. But when it comes to those bright Mandela shirts the president likes to wear hanging over his pants, Archbishop Tutu has an entirely different view.


“He is so elegant and dignified in his suits – I have told him myself that I don’t care much for his shirts,” the Archbishop said. Mr Mandela’s shirts aside, Archbishop Tutu heaped praise on him, saying: “We are wonderfully blessed in our president”.


Questions: 1. Name at least three different types of power that Archbishop Desmond Tutu possesses. Motivate your answer.


2. Why is he such an endearing and well loved South African? Subordinate power


Subordinates also possess certain powers. The most obvious one is collective power. Collective power


This power is derived from the employees’ ability to organise themselves collectively and offer their labour as such. Trade unions are formed for this purpose. Their power lies in their ability to organise workers and to withhold their labour collectively if they are in disagreement with the business owners. This right to organise themselves collectively is a legal right. The law of the country that governs this is called the Labour Relations Act. It will be discussed later.


The entrepreneur must take note of the different types of power. This can be helpful in a conflict situation. Knowing your own power is important, but recognising the power position of the other person or group is vital.


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