French & Raven Flashcards
French and Raven
The 5 bases of power
Reward power
Manager will provide rewards if person complies with the leaders request.
Meant to influence or entice
Coercive Power
Punishment if person doesn’t comply with the order. Threats. Demonstration of harm.
Legitimate Pwer
Person has legitimate right to influence or prescribe behavior on the follower. The person has an obligation to accept this influence.
Expert Power
Based on the perception that manager has some special knowledge or expertise (lawyer)
Referent Power
The ability of a leader to influence someone because of how much the peson identifies with him. Based on loyalty, admiration, affection or desire to be like them and gain their approval.
(Broadest range of power