Elements of Leadership: Sources of Power

Question 1

Elements of Leadership: Sources of Power

Based on inducements in exchange for cooperation

Answer 1

Reward power

Question 2

Elements of Leadership

Source of Reward Power

Answer 2

Ability to grant favor (pay, promotion, recognition, privileges)

Question 3

Elements of Leadership

Ability to punish

Answer 3

Coercive power

Question 4

Elements of Leadership

Source of Coercive power

Answer 4

Fear (withholding pay rises and promotion, withdrawing friendship, formal reprimands, lay off)

Question 5

Elements of Leadership

Based on the leader’s position

Answer 5

Legitimate power

Question 6

Elements of Leadership

Source of Legitimate power

Answer 6

Position

Question 7

Elements of Leadership

Based on respect, attractiveness, reputation, or charisma

Answer 7

Referent power

Question 8

Elements of Leadership

Source of Referent power

Answer 8

Association with others

Question 9

Elements of Leadership

Competence, special knowledge, or expertise in a given area

Answer 9

Expert power

Question 10

Elements of Leadership

Source of Expert power

Answer 10

Knowledge and skills