Thursday, March 26, 2009
Expert Influence
The discussion we had on Tuesday regarding power and influence kept reminding me of my parents and their decision making. When I was younger I always thought that my Dad was the one making the decisions. Now that I am older I know that their decision making process is not that simple. After the lecture on Tuesday I realized that my parents' decisions are usually based on Information Influence and Expert Influence. When making decisions my parents talk a lot about that decision and whoever has the most information or expertise on that particular subject has the most influence on that decision. I think this is a great way for each person in a relationship to have an influence on what ever the topic is. If people would do it this way I think the most logical decision and correct decision will be the end result.
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When I was younger I always thought I knew who the authority was around the house. Now that I am grown and have witnessed more of it I realize I didnt always realize how it worked. My dad had Legitimate Influence which made him "right" all the time. But when my mom stepped in she would some how wedge herself in their with Expert and Referent Influence. Its funny looking back and seeing them with a power struggle and not just coming to a common ground.
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