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ASSIGNMENT 1
(Individual Assignment)
Deadline: April 11, 2014
Evaluate the power in leadership theory. In your answer you should list
and describe several types of power. You should also evaluate each type of
power commenting on how it may be perceived by followers.
Power is the greatest motivator in leadership theory. It is because it
emphasizes the effectiveness of leadership through its influence. To further
understand the concept of power in the leadership theory, the types of power
are described as follows.
a. Reward Power This type of power is effectively used by a leader who
recognizes the contribution and achievement of one individual. An
example of which is an incentive given to a person who did a job well
done. The focus is not on the reward but on influencing the individual to
comply to his or her responsibilities in order to gain the rewards.
b. Coercive Power This type of power is not practically wise since this type
may cause undesirable impacts such as resistance to comply. Most
employee does not want to be threatened just to fulfill the goal.
c. Legitimate Power This type of power is mostly used by an individual
who has a higher position in the organization. This power is carried out
and is acceptable to persons with lower position because it is an
obligation to comply.
d. Expert Power This power is exercised by an individual who has the
knowledge or information needed
e. Referent Power This type of power is used to influence other individuals
through its personality or qualities of one individual.
With the above-mentioned types of power, the leadership of an individual to
exercise his power can result to a stronger commitment with the members as well
as compliant followers. Power should not be abused to avoid resistance from any of
the members.
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