Use of power between younger bosses and older subordinates.

Abstract

According to today demographic and population trend, there’s a rapid aging, longer-life span, decline in birthrate which changed the organization structure from traditional towards more on younger boss and older subordinates relationships. To cope and adapt this new structure required the effective leadership style which power is one of the crucial elements that would define the success of the organization in the long run. This research is to study the relationship in utilization of power among younger bosses and the perception and satisfaction of older subordinates based on French and Raven 5 power bases framework based on the actual situation. This research utilize qualitative in-depth interview method on 10 selected samples, 5 younger bosses and 5 older subordinates with age gap 2 years or over, from Italthai Hospitality Co., Ltd. to identify what type of power lead to positive result which enable to motivate the action while maintaining high level of morale and job satisfaction in the organization.