Answer to Question #320943 in Management for preethi

Question

Interpersonal relationships between superiors and subordinates in an organization involve

different kinds of power equations. In your opinion, arrange the 5 sources of power in

order of importance, that are based on superior subordinate relationships in an

organization. Justify your preference.

Answer 1

Expertise: knowledge or skill-based power.

Referent: power derives from people' feelings of affiliation with you.

Reward: the ability to reward people gives you power.

Coercive power is based on the fear of being punished by others.