SOURCES OF POWER (Power Bases)

Reward

Reward power is a positive power which refers to the ability to get things done through others on the basis of one's power to grant rewards.

Coercive

Coercive power is based on fear and is the ability to influence another person through threats or fear of punishment

Legitimate

 Legitimate power depends on organizational position and authority. It refers to the power conferred by a person's organizational position

Expert

Expert power is derived from a person's expertise or specialized knowledge of a certain subject that is perceived as important to the organization

Referent  (Charismatic)

referent power is based on people's identification with a certain individual and their attempt to emulate his behavior. The person who acts as a model for reference has power over the person who emulates his behavior