In determining whether power-related behavior is ethical to ask three questions:

1) ? Does the behavior produce a good outcome for people both inside and outside the organization?

2) Does the behavior respect the rights of all parties?

3) ? Does the behavior treat all parties equitably and fairly?

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FORM OF POWER Reward Powere Coercive Powere Legitimate Power Referent Power Expert Powere GUIDELINES FOR USE Verify compliance < Make feasible, reasonable requests Make only ethical requests Offer rewards desired by subordinates Offer only credible rewards Inform subordinates of rules and penalties < Warn before punishing Administer punishment consistently and uniformly Understand the situation before acting Maintain credibility Fit punishment to the infraction Punish in private Be cordial and polite Be confident Be clear and follow up to verify understanding Make sure request is appropriate Explain reasons for request Follow proper channels Exercise power consistently Enforce compliance Be sensitive to subordinates' concerns Treat subordinates fairly Defend subordinates interests Be sensitive to subordinates needs and feelings Select subordinates similar to oneself < Engage in role modeling Maintain credibility Act confident and decisive Keep informed Recognize employee concerns < Avoid threatening subordinates' self-esteem FORM OF POWER Reward Powere Coercive Powere Legitimate Power Referent Power Expert Powere GUIDELINES FOR USE Verify compliance < Make feasible, reasonable requests Make only ethical requests Offer rewards desired by subordinates Offer only credible rewards Inform subordinates of rules and penalties < Warn before punishing Administer punishment consistently and uniformly Understand the situation before acting Maintain credibility Fit punishment to the infraction Punish in private Be cordial and polite Be confident Be clear and follow up to verify understanding Make sure request is appropriate Explain reasons for request Follow proper channels Exercise power consistently Enforce compliance Be sensitive to subordinates' concerns Treat subordinates fairly Defend subordinates interests Be sensitive to subordinates needs and feelings Select subordinates similar to oneself < Engage in role modeling Maintain credibility Act confident and decisive Keep informed Recognize employee concerns < Avoid threatening subordinates' self-esteem

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