Types of Power

The power to force someone to comply against their will. The follower complies to avoid threats or punishments by the leader.

​The power that comes from the specialized knowledge and ability of the leader and the desire of followers to benefit from this. The follower complies because he/she believes the leader knows best.

The power to dispense rewards for the follower's compliance. The follower  complies in exchange for  the rewards offered by the leader.

The power that comes from the attractiveness of the leader and the follower's desire to be like the leader. The follower complies because he/she wants the leader's approval.

The power that comes from the formal authority of a leader related to his/her role or position. The follower complies because the leader has the right to make the request and views it as his/her responsibility to comply.

The power that comes either from the leader's control of the sources of information or from a persuasive communication used to influence followers.