Some Suggestions for Modifying the Incremental Influence of Organizational Members.

McPhail, S. Morton; Gavin, James F.

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ERIC Number: EJ204390

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-Aug

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Some Suggestions for Modifying the Incremental Influence of Organizational Members.

McPhail, S. Morton; Gavin, James F.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v15 n1 p12-24 Aug 1979

Examines ways of modifying incremental influence. Results suggest that referent power can be altered by affecting the interpersonal attraction of group members. Implications for organizational intervention and practice are discussed, and some possible modifications to the theoretical framework of power are advanced. (Author)

Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship, Organizations (Groups), Political Power, Power Structure, Social Exchange Theory

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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