PSY 400 Wk 3 Discussion – Types of Power

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PSY 400 Wk 3 Discussion – Types of Power

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Power is the ability to influence, and it comes in many forms:

  • Legitimate power comes from the pecking order. Legitimate power can be limited, because subordinates sometimes comply without really agreeing.

  • Reward power comes from the ability to write a paycheck or give attention and affection.

  • Expert power comes from having the answers.

  • Coercive power comes from threats. Coercive power can invite undermining.

  • Charismatic power comes from being likeable. Charismatic leaders cultivate power that is internalized, so their agenda as well as their enthusiasm can get a lot of momentum. Charismatic power is the most persuasive because it comes from an internal process.

  • Dormant power is any of the above if unused. Dormant power can yield resentment.

Identify and describe the type of power you use in your personal life and the type of power you have used at work. Is there another type of power that would be more effective in any of those situations? Why or why not?

French, J. P., & Raven, B. (1960). The bases of social power. In D. Cartwright, & A. Zander, Group dynamics (pp. 607-623). New York, NY: Harper and Row.

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.