Power

Question 1

Power

Answer 1

an individual’s (or group’s) ability to control or influence the thoughts, feelings or behaviour of another person (or group)

Question 2

Reward power

Answer 2

power through control over rewards and positive consequences in response to specific behaviours

Question 3

Coercive power

Answer 3

power through control over punishments or other force and negative consequences

Question 4

Legitimate power

Answer 4

power through a right to require and demand obedience

Question 5

Referent power

Answer 5

power through respect when individuals are attracted to respect, identify with, or want to be liked by this person

Question 6

Expert power

Answer 6

power through superior abilities and having special knowledge and skills that are desirable or needed

Question 7

Informational power

Answer 7

power through access to and use of informational resources that are relevant to a situation and are not available elsewhere