Influence Tactics Self-Assessment
I use legitimating tactics and ingratiation tactics most often of time when I manage people because legitimating tactics is logically and clearly to everyone. Many people think legitimating tactics are nor efficiency because it verifies authority to work by contract or regulation. However, I think legitimating tactics provide fare and easy understanding, which means everybody can understand the problem clearly and same level. For example, when I used to work at the hotel in Japan, I had to use this tactic a lot because Japanese society tends to follow the rule which means follow the traditional way. We had so many strict rules and policies, but there were no rewards or any praise. For me, it was easy because …show more content…
For example, if I must work with peers, I would use consultation tactic because as a same level of people I can ask and help each other. I can get more ideas and share knowledge with my peers, so working peers are good influence and motivation. Another example, if I want to influence the guy that I have not met before, I would use ingratiation and exchange tactic. Combine these two tactics can be powerful because I can show the guy how much I am interested in with him. If I say “I like your tie and it’s really good on you.” The guy feels good. Even the guy did not care about me before, he would start to care about me little by little. Then, if I use exchange tactic and ask favor to him, he would help me without doubt. To show appreciation, I do something such as baked cookie, or get some lunch for the guy. Different approach is necessary to attract people. Another example, when I want to manage or control kids who are loud and running around, I would use pressure and exchange tactics. I prefer not to use pressure tactic many times, but to show my power to kids and let them listen to me. Even though kids do not want to stop running, I have to use exchange tactics like a carrot and stick policy. I will give a candy, but kids need to stop running and eat candy. Most of times, this works for
I use legitimating tactics and ingratiation tactics most often of time when I manage people because legitimating tactics is logically and clearly to everyone. Many people think legitimating tactics are nor efficiency because it verifies authority to work by contract or regulation. However, I think legitimating tactics provide fare and easy understanding, which means everybody can understand the problem clearly and same level. For example, when I used to work at the hotel in Japan, I had to use this tactic a lot because Japanese society tends to follow the rule which means follow the traditional way. We had so many strict rules and policies, but there were no rewards or any praise. For me, it was easy because …show more content…
For example, if I must work with peers, I would use consultation tactic because as a same level of people I can ask and help each other. I can get more ideas and share knowledge with my peers, so working peers are good influence and motivation. Another example, if I want to influence the guy that I have not met before, I would use ingratiation and exchange tactic. Combine these two tactics can be powerful because I can show the guy how much I am interested in with him. If I say “I like your tie and it’s really good on you.” The guy feels good. Even the guy did not care about me before, he would start to care about me little by little. Then, if I use exchange tactic and ask favor to him, he would help me without doubt. To show appreciation, I do something such as baked cookie, or get some lunch for the guy. Different approach is necessary to attract people. Another example, when I want to manage or control kids who are loud and running around, I would use pressure and exchange tactics. I prefer not to use pressure tactic many times, but to show my power to kids and let them listen to me. Even though kids do not want to stop running, I have to use exchange tactics like a carrot and stick policy. I will give a candy, but kids need to stop running and eat candy. Most of times, this works for