Legitimate Power
True or False: Legitimate power is derived from physical and mental prowess
False: Legitimate power is derived from position, status, or title in a group
True or False: Expert power comes from knowledge skill, or expertise that all group members have
False: Knowledge is concentrated in one group member
True or False: Referent power comes from the charisma of the leader
True
True or False: Information power is derived from how smart someone is
False: It is characterized by access to information, not general intelligence
True or False: Coercive power comes from positive incentives
False: Coercive incentives derive from negative punishments
What is the downside in legitimate power?
Lack of required respect or recognition from followers
Is expert power directly related to the hierarchical position of an individual?
No!
Is this referent power? A person with this power may not have the skills required to lead but is chosen for their popularity and is a figure-head. (ex. a celebrity)
This person in the classroom is most likely to have the most information power
What is an example of coercive power in the workplace?
A) A boss encouraging their employees
B) A boss praising an employee
C) A boss exploiting/excluding an employee
D) A boss giving bonuses to employees
C