Leadership and Five Types of Power
Legitimate Power
Based on a person holding a formal position. Others comply because they accept the legitimacy of the position of the power holder
Coercive Power
Based on a person's ability to punish. Others comply because they fear punishment
Reward Power
Based on a person's access to rewards. Others comply because they want the rewards the power holder can offer
Referent Power
Based on a person's attractiveness to and friendship with others. Others comply because they respect and like the power holder
Expert Power
Based on a person's competence or expertise in a certain are. Others comply because they believe in the power holder's knowledge