..., an issue was raised at a board meeting regarding chief executive officer ( CEO ) Nina Rahman’s decision to pay cash bonuses to staff – including one union member – out of her personal funds. While well-intentioned, this action raised concerns about boundaries, authority and influence, prompting Chen...

... in undergraduate and graduate level courses on leadership and management. The case is useful for teaching lessons (or electives) on power, influence, conflict management, culture and leading change. Immediately after leaving the commander’s office, Toomey turned to Mahoney and asked if there was a schedule...

... and influence; and performance management. Christina Sue-Chan can be contacted at: csuechan@cityu.edu.hk © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Power Performance management Influence Gender Organizational culture Leadership style Diverse...

... and influence attempts. This proactive approach to power and influence ultimately led to Lauren’s being selected for a very high-profile task force assigned to assess the strategic direction of the entire organization. However, it also led to resentment and resistance from some of the co-workers she believed...