Star Power: A Simulation for Understanding Power and Empowerment

Authors

  • Khushwant K. S. Pittenger

Abstract

In recent years, empowerment is a frequently used tool by organizations to enhance the performance potential of their employees. The purpose of this paper and the proposed presentation is to introduce a simulation called Star Power (Shirts, 1993) which deals with issues related to power and its use. Through active participation in a simulated organization, the participants are expected to personally experience the various facets of power and the effects of powerlessness on their own and others’ behavior.

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Published

1999-03-04