Managing with Power

<p><b>Although much as been written about how to make better decisions a decision by itself changes nothing. The big problem facing managers and their organizations today is one of implementation--how to get things done in a timely and effective way. </b></p><p>Problems of implementation are really issues of how to influence behavior change the course of events overcome resistance and get people to do things they would not otherwise do. In a word power. <i>Managing With Power</i> provides an in-depth look at the role of power and influence in organizations. Pfeffer shows convincingly that its effective use is an essential component of strong leadership. </p><p>With vivid examples he makes a compelling case for the necessity of power in mobilizing the political support and resources to get things done in any organization. He provides an intriguing look at the personal attributes--such as flexibility stamina and a high tolerance for conflict--and the structural factors--such as control of resources access to information and formal authority--that can help managers advance organizational goals and achieve individual success.</p>