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This was not the only source of power in my opinion. Being that Charles had earned a degree in chemical engineering, some of the companies/ventures that Koch industries would gain, his knowledge and expertise would be valuable. This expert power believe gave him an edge in understanding some of the different aspects of the company’s endeavors and how to profit. i. E, crude oil. Referent power, the potential influence one has due to the strength of the relationship between the leaders and subordinates.
Being that both Charles and Bill were Koch’s, they were both stakeholders in the company, I would say that this referent power gave them both the ability to influence relationships with subordinates. If an individual possess the ability to control desired resources and benefits. I think many people would be a little easier swayed to “side” with them. This type of power, reward power, gives the individual in charge, in this case, Charles, the ability to promote subordinates, select people for “special assignments” and distribute desired resources.
What rower tactics did each Of them use in their battle for control? Some would say that Bill was always jealous of Charles. Beginning since early childhood. Bill blamed Charles for running their fathers business like a dictator (Calculus, 2014). Ever since joining Koch Industries, Bill had felt like the third wheel and lesser to David and Charles. He was unhappy and obsessed with his role in the company as well as over how his mother planned to distribute her estate. In my opinion he felt inferior to his brother. Legitimizing Tactics. Making requests based on position or authority.
Charles was named successor by his father the founder of the family business. Charles used Rational Persuasion. Using logical arguments or factual evidence to influence others. Charles had already done so much with/for the company. It had grown at a staggering rate with Charles leading the way. Consultation. The leader’s use of others to participate in the planning. Both Bill and Charles hack gotten with other stockholders Personal Appeals. Asking a favor out of friendship and/or professional relationship. Bill had convinced his brother Frederick to back him (Frederick still owned 14. Percent of the company).
Charles teamed up with his father’s friend, Texas oilman J. Howard Marshall II who swapped his 16 percent share in Great Northern for Koch Industries stock. Coalition Tactics. Seeking the aid or support of others to influence the targeted person or group. Charles accused his brother of trying to steal his job or Parser’s. He enlisted the help of others to see if Bill would consider selling his shares in Koch industries. Bill conspired with a small group of shareholders who agreed that the company’s board should expand from seven to nine members and take a ore active role in overseeing management.
Bill used inspirational Appeals. Request or proposal designed to arouse enthusiasm or emotions. He wrote his brother an 1 1-page letter. Charles was angry. His brother made accusations of him keeping the board in the dark about key corporate matters: “The directors and shareholders must look on helplessly as the corporation’s good name is dragged through the mud. ” Pressure Tactics. Using threats or persistent reminders to influence others. Charles threatened to fire Bill from the company if he continued to cause trouble. Ultimately ha
I think led to Charles Koch’s victory in this battle was the fact that he really disc want it more. He had worked so hard for everything he accomplished. Believe that Bills feelings of inferiority and his sneakiness bit him in the butt so to speak. What do I think are the most important lessons on organizational power that you learned from reading about this power struggle? Trust no one. People that want something so bad are almost always willing to do what it takes, even if that means not necessarily doing the right thing. Even those closest to you could betray you.