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Bases of Power
Bases of Power
Is established by an individuals position in an organization; conveys the ability to coerce or reward, from formal authority, or from control of information.
Power that is based on the ability to distribute rewards that others see as valuable.
It is the ability to make things happen in the way an individual wants, either by self or by the subordinates. The essence of power is control over the behavior of others.