Answer to Question #212724 in Psychology for Paballo

Question

Match the power phenomenon on the left to its relevant description or example.

1.

Coercive power

A.

A formal and directive power base

demanding immediate compliance

through coercive tactics

2.

Reward power

B. A personal and relational power base

that develops over time as a result of

being respected for the manner in

which followers are treated and tasks

are performed

3.

Legitimate power

C.

A formal power based on employee’s

proneness to improve their

performance when they are rewarded

4. Expert power

D.

A positional power base that is

formalised by executive management

and unquestionably accepted by

employees

5. Referent power

E. A personal power base that is rooted

in the person’s expert skills, knowledge

Answer 1

Coercive power - A. A formal and directive power base demanding immediate compliance through coercive tactics.

Reward power - C. A formal power based on employee’s proneness to improve their performance when they are rewarded.

Legitimate power - D. A positional power base that is formalized by executive management and unquestionably accepted by employees.

4. Expert power - E. A personal power base that is rooted in the person’s expert skills, knowledge

5. Referent power - B. A personal and relational power base that develops over time as a result of

being respected for the manner in which followers are treated and tasks are performed