Types of Power

Question 1

Positional (Formal, Authoritative, Legitimate)

Answer 1

You are the boss on paper

Question 2

Informational

Answer 2

Somebody who has control on gathering & distributing information

Question 3

Referent

Answer 3

Respect for you because you have gained that credibility

Question 4

Situational

Answer 4

Power due to unique situation

Question 5

Personal, Charismatic

Answer 5

Power because of your charm. People are attracted towards you because of your personality

Question 6

Relational

Answer 6

Based on who you are associated with; Networking, connections

Question 7

Expert

Answer 7

You know more about this than anyone else

Question 8

Reward Oriented

Answer 8

Ability to promote, give praise, money, etc.

Question 9

Punitive (Coercive)

Answer 9

Ability to fire, demote, or generally punish

Question 10

Ingratiating

Answer 10

You are praising others to win a favor

Question 11

Pressure Based

Answer 11

Somebody is putting pressure to limit the choices

Question 12

Guilt Based

Answer 12

Power due to obligation or sense of duty

Question 13

Avoiding

Answer 13

Refusing to participate

Question 14

Persuasive

Answer 14

Power to provide arguments which eventually motivate people to desired next steps