Reward power
Power based on
the ability of the power holder to reward another. That is to give something
valued by other.
Coercive power
Power based on the ability of the power holder to punish another. That
is to give something negatively valued by other.
Legitimate power
Power based on everyone’s belief that the power holder has a legitimate
right to exert influence and that the power receiver has a legitimate
obligation to accept the influence.
Referent power
Power based on the power-receiver having an identification with the
power holder.
Expert power
Power based on power holder possessing expert knowledge or expertise
needed by other.
Information power
Power based on power holder possessing expert important facts or
information needed by the other.
