Publications
Publications
- July – August 2010
- Harvard Business Review
Powerlessness Corrupts
Abstract
Powerlessness damages organizations--especially in the middle ranks, says HBR columnist Rosabeth Moss Kanter. Hemmed in by rules and treated as unimportant, people get even with management by overcontrolling their own turf. Kanter urges leaders to give employees opportunities to make meaningful contributions, because small wins along those lines can propel big changes.
Keywords
Employee Relationship Management; Opportunities; Behavior; Motivation and Incentives; Power and Influence
Citation
Kanter, Rosabeth M. "Powerlessness Corrupts." Harvard Business Review 88, nos. 7-8 (July–August 2010).
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