Interpersonal sources of power

Interpersonal sources of power

i)        Reward power: It is individual’s ability to influence others’ behaviors by rewarding their desirable behaviors.

ii)        Coercive power: It is an individual’s ability to influence others’ behaviors by punishing their undesirable behaviors.

iii)        Legitimate Power: It is power which comes from the position in the organization.

iv)        Expert power: It is an individual’s ability to influence others’ behaviors because of recognized competencies, talents, or specialized knowledge.

v)        Referent Power: It is an individual’s ability to influence others’ behaviors as a result of being respected, admired, or liked.