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Coercive Power: (Formal) Authority or power that is dependent on fear, suppression of free will, and/or use of punishment or threat, for its existence.
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Reward Power: (Formal) The extent to which an entity can control the dispensing of rewards or benefits.
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Legitimate Power: (Formal) Power derived from a job, position, or status and held as belonging to the person in such a position.
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Expert Power: (Personal) Ability to influence other parties based on expertise and knowledge. Expert power in an organization is the ability to influence the behavior of others in the organization based solely on past experience and expertise in a specific area.
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Referent Power: (Personal) Influence over others, acquired from being well liked or respected by them.
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http://smallbusiness.chron.com/5-sources-power-organizations-14467.html
http://quickbase.intuit.com/blog/2011/08/26/the-5-types-of-power-in-leadership/
http://www.sys.virginia.edu/sieds07/papers/SIEDS07_0004_FI.pdf
Power is defined as the possession of authority and influence over others.
It differs from people to people.
Power is something that can be used to create a positive or a negative affect.
There are five bases of power within an organization:
• Coercive Power
• Reward Power
• Legitimate Power
• Expert Power
• Referent Power