French & Raven's (1960) 5 types of power Flashcards

(5 cards)

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legitimate power

A

belief that person (e.g. practitioner) has the formal right to make demands and expect compliance from others

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reward power

A

person has the ability to compensate (reward) another person for their compliance

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3
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expert power

A

based on person’s high level of skill and knowledge

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4
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referent power

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the result of person’s perceived attractiveness, worthiness and right to respect others

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5
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coercive power

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comes from the belief that a person can punish others for non-compliance

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