Table 5 The result mapped on French and Raven’s bases of power
Type of power | Present in the study | Not present in the study |
|---|---|---|
Legitimate power: comes from the position and job responsibilities a person holds | X | X |
Coercive power: associated with people who are in a position to punish others | X | |
Reward power: based upon a person’s ability to bestow rewards | X | |
Expert power; comes from a person’s expertise | X | |
Referent power: based on perceptions that the person is liked and respected | X |