| dc.description.abstract | With history as a mirror, one can learn the rise and fall of a nation; with history as a mirror, one can look into the timing and circumstances in which powers are used by different executives. This research will be based on historical references such as Records of the Three Kingdoms, Zizhi Tongjian, Records of Heroes as well as questionnaires given to recipients who have entered the workforce more than one year. The number of final retrieved questionnaires are 228, all of which are valid.
This research discovers that (1) it is significant that, among the five bases of social power, executives with better expert power can make their organizations achieve better organizational effectiveness in a hyper-competitive environment (2) it is insignificant that, among the five bases of social power, executives with better referent power can make their organizations achieve better organizational effectiveness in a hyper-competitive environment (3) it is significant that, among the five bases of social power, executives with expert power can make their organizations achieve maximum organizational effectiveness and follow correct strategies when the organizations are in the phase of foundation (4) it is insignificant that, among the five bases of power, executives with better expert power can help their organizations develop fast when the organizations are at the development stage (5) it is insignificant that, among the five bases of power, executives with better referent power can help their organizations develop fast when the organizations are at the development stage, (6) it is significant that, among the five bases of power, executives with better referent power can make their organizations operate efficiently and steadily when the organizations are in the phase of maturity.
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