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______ POWER – Refers to the ability of a leader to exert force on another BASES OF POWER [LRCRE] o o o o o Legitimate Power ▪ A Person who occupies a higher position has legitimate power over person in lower positions within the organization. E.g. Supervisor can issue orders to the workers in his unit
Leading is the management function which involves influencing others to engage in the work behaviors necessary to reach organizational goals. While leading refers to the function, LEADERSHIP refers to the process HOW LEADERS INFLUENCE THE OTHERS - Leaders are said to be able to influence others because of the power they possess.
______ ▪ When a person has the ability to give rewards to anybody who follows order or requests, he is said to have reward power. ▪ Rewards are classified into 2 forms: Material Rewards – refers to money or other tangible benefits like cars, house and lot, etc. Psychic Rewards – Consist of recognition, praises, etc.
Reward Power
______ â–ª When a person compels another to comply with orders through threats or punishment, he is said to possess a coercive power. â–ª Punishment may take the form of: [DDW] Demotion Dismissal Withholding of promotion
Coercive Power
______ â–ª When a person can get compliance from another because the latter would want to be identified with the former, that person is said to have referent power.
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