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Nikketta Gonzalez
on Oct 24, 2024
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Legitimate power, or formal hierarchical authority, stems from the extent to which a manager can control subordinates' behavior because they believe the boss has the right to do so.
Legitimate Power
A form of authority derived from a position or role that gives the holder the right to make decisions, command, and influence others.
Formal Hierarchical Authority
The clearly defined structure in an organization that dictates levels of responsibility, power, and control.
- Comprehend the distinction between power and force, and familiarize oneself with the various bases of power.
- Distinguish between legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, and personal forms of power.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the distinction between power and force, and familiarize oneself with the various bases of power.
- Distinguish between legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, and personal forms of power.