A. Kanter's Symbols Of Power

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SYMBOLS OF POWER

Since organizational charts only reveal authority and not power, it is important to determine what the symbols of power are across most organizations. One of the more easily identified power symbols is that of a uniform for a police officer.

A. Kanter's Symbols of Power

The primary characteristic of Kanter's seven symbols of power is that they provide an ability to aid or assist another person. Her symbols are active and other-directed. The symbols are: (1) ability to intercede for someone in trouble, (2) ability to get placements for favored employees, (3) exceeding budget limitations, (4) procuring above-average raises for employees, (5) getting items on the agenda at meetings, (6) access to early information, and