SOCIAL INFLUENCES: Types of power

Question 1

Where does each type of power arise from?

Answer 1

Its source

Question 2

What is the use of each type of power dependent on>

Answer 2

The person’s role, status or situation

Question 3

Can more than one type of power be used at a time?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Source of reward power?

Answer 4

Ability to give positive consequences or
remove negative consequences in response to
specific behaviour

Question 5

Source of coercive power?

Answer 5

Ability to give negative consequences or
remove positive consequences in response to
specific behaviour

Question 6

Source of legitimate power?

Answer 6

Ability to give negative consequences or
remove positive consequences in response to
specific behaviour

Question 7

Source of referent power?

Answer 7

Individuals identify with or want to be like or liked by

this person.

Question 8

Source of expert power?

Answer 8

Having special knowledge and skills that are

desirable or needed

Question 9

Source of informational power?

Answer 9

Having resources or information that are useful and

are not available elsewhere