Power and political behavior can significantly influence how decisions are made and how individuals act

The source of Loblaw source of power is its highly trained and skilled executive staff that lead the business. The company is mostly based on an autocratic form of leadership but the democratic leadership represents itself in the day-to-day activities.

The influence tactics applied in Loblaw tactics are based on high-level control that Loblaws possess making it competitive in the Canadian business environment. The control is based on making plans, following up the plans, and correcting the plans on how Loblaws takes control of the business.

The leadership style of Galen Weston is considered inclusive, straightforward, and sociable. Ethically, the leadership style would be involved in making the yearly follow up on employee surveys by engaging with them on the noticed improvements in the company or the working conditions. It indicated that Loblaws' leadership was proactive and emphatic, an indication of what leaders should have it. Loblaws leaders utilize their power ethically through controlling the function of the manager where the goals are compared to actual company performance and assess the effectiveness of the planning function. The set performance standards, monitoring the actual performance, and guiding the employees whenever it is needed.