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To influence staff behavior, is it better to use power by force or power by the reward? Why?

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Question added by Nadjib RABAHI , Freelancer , My own account
Date Posted: 2017/07/08
Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani
by Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani , Snr. HR & Finance Officer , Sarri Zawetta Company

Thanks 

In my opinion, I prefer to mix between two options, because each single employee needs different manner to be treated 

Ali Yakub Seesi Rutherfod
by Ali Yakub Seesi Rutherfod , Deputy DIRECTOR of Education , Head of Department of Social Science , St. Jerome Snr High School

It depends on the situation. It is the situation that would determine whether to use force or reward. For instance indiscipline and insubordination should be checked with the use of force.

Duncan Robertson
by Duncan Robertson , Strategy Consultant , Duncan Robertson Consultancy

1) Usually, Reward. (There are exceptions.)

2) It is a) more effective and b) more efficient

 

 

Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD)
by Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD) , University Lecturer, Freelancer Consultant and Trainer for Int'l Business & Banking TF. , FreeLancer

Thanks for invitation,

Agree with Mr. Ommar Saad, as in some situations we need force and in others we need reward and motivations to convince the staff.

Thabet Almezwk
by Thabet Almezwk , QC/QA Engineer , Alfanar Electrical system

thanks for invitation

 

actually most of people response to rewards

but some in some case shall be alert....

 

Obaid ur Rehman
by Obaid ur Rehman , HR Executive , Al Bahr Al Arabi Marine Engineering Services

Both simeltaneousluy. The question is how we will come to know when and where we should use what method. Its answer is by strong analytical skills for situation. 

Fadi wafaie
by Fadi wafaie , Trainer/Lecturer , Various Institutes

According to some realists from the political science field there are 3 ways to make people obey management.

- Force     - Reward   - persuasion

- According to Macchiaveli there are two ways to make people obey a prince:

 - Love  - Fear

* A mentally healthy, self-confident manager, well educated would go with persuassion,love, respect,rewards, and last is force.

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