5 Sources of Power

Question 1

Formal Authority

Answer 1

POWER that comes from the power holder’s position and duties within an organization | power that has been defined in some legal/official way (example: constitution, contract)

Question 2

Expertise

Answer 2

power that derives from the power holder’s specific skills or expertise

Question 3

Coercion

Answer 3

use of force | power that comes from the power holder’s ability to punish or penalize others

Question 4

Rewards

Answer 4

power that comes from the power holder’s ability to give something of value such as money, responsibility, or praise

Question 5

Persuasion

Answer 5

power that comes from the power holder’s ability to persuade or influence others