B203 Block 6 Information Management- how managers might use their power

People in organisations value the power that ensures their capacity to influence others. Power can come from resource power and position power where managers may control the flow of information. Each of these sources of power can be strengthened or weakened by an information system. Furthermore, the technology supporting a new system requires technical expertise which can also distort the power balance. If managers see an information system as a means of enhancing their power they will use their existing power to support the project, and vice versa.