Power as a Function of Office Space and Physiognomy: Two Studies of Influence
Although the use of power is one of the most pervasive facts of personal and organizational life, relatively few studies have been reported which focus directly on this topic. This study tested two hypotheses: organizational power is associated with office size and interpersonal power is associated with predominant facial features. Analyses of data from three organizations strongly supported the first hypothesis. In the second study, 99 subjects ranked, according to perceived power, nine composite pictures in which two facial features were varied. The results did not support the second hypothesis.