1. The Five Bases of Power (Z.F.)

The two categories in which the "five bases of power" fall under are Formal Power, and Personal Power. In this blog we will be discussing the subcategories of these two groups. A few of the topics include; the ability to apply punishment, the fear of negative results, peer pressure, the allocation of rewards, influencing your coworkers, and to add and remove negative sanctions. Listed below are the "five bases of power":

1. Coercive Power- power that is brought on through fear.
• Based on fear of negative results
• Ability to apply punishment
• Peer pressure is a form of coercive power
2. Reward Power- when employees comply with what they are told, knowing it will result in positive benefits.
• The ability to control the allocation of rewards valued by others and to remove negative sanctions
3. Legitimate Power- the application of power through your position in the company. The higher you are the more power you hold. 
• Authority based on job description
• General acceptance that people in certain roles can make requests of others
4. Expert Power- having power because of your knowledge of your field, and expertise.
5. Referent Power- influencing someone based on your resources and traits.

*Surprisingly, "research suggests that the personal sources of power are most effective".

The following website gives very thorough examples of the forms of power:

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