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'A person may exert power on the basis of their formal authority or status'
Which of the French and Raven sources of power is being described here?
Suggested Answer: B, C
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35 comments · newest first
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Pura
10 months ago
Totally agree, it’s all about the status!
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Milly
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it’s not Referent? Seems off.
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Alica
11 months ago
Yeah, it’s clearly Legitimate.
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Erin
11 months ago
I think it’s more about Expert power, honestly.
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Gladis
11 months ago
Definitely talking about Legitimate power.
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Rodolfo
11 months ago
I’m torn between legitimate and expert power. I know legitimate is about authority, but could it be referring to something else?
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Annita
12 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was definitely about legitimate power. But what if it’s something else?
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Cherelle
12 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about how formal authority relates to legitimate power. It seems to fit.
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Mohammad
1 year ago
I think this is about the legitimate power, right? It’s the one that comes from a person's position or role.
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Janey
1 year ago
Ugh, I'm really struggling with this one. The French and Raven sources of power are kind of tricky to remember, and I'm not sure I fully understand how they map to this scenario. I might have to guess on this one.
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Latricia
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is that the question is talking about a person's formal authority or status, which means it's referring to the "Legitimate" power source from French and Raven. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Layla
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The question is talking about formal authority or status, but I'm not sure if that maps directly to the French and Raven framework. I might need to review that theory again before answering.
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Darrel
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The question is asking about the French and Raven sources of power, and the description matches the "Legitimate" power source.
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Lindy
1 year ago
Alright, alright, let's keep it professional here. The answer is clearly C) Legitimate power. I'm just glad we're not talking about 'coercive power' - that's the one where you threaten to take away someone's kneecaps if they don't cooperate.
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Maryann
1 year ago
User 3: Good thing we're not dealing with coercive power, that sounds intense.
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Leonida
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status.
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Dominque
1 year ago
User 1: Legitimate power is definitely the one described here.
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Zona
1 year ago
Haha, Lasandra is on the right track! Legitimate power is like being the boss - you can make people do things just because you said so. Not as fun as having a horse's head in their bed, but it gets the job done!
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Paul
1 year ago
True, it may not be as dramatic as other sources of power, but it's effective in getting things done.
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Louisa
1 year ago
Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status. People follow your orders because of your position.
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Dolores
1 year ago
Legitimate power is definitely like being the boss, you can make people do things just because you said so.
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Lasandra
1 year ago
Wait, isn't legitimate power the one where your subordinates have to do what you say or else you'll 'make them an offer they can't refuse'? I may have been watching too many mob movies...
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Lilli
1 year ago
I agree, the answer is definitely C) Legitimate. Formal authority and status are the hallmarks of legitimate power. Anyone who's ever had a boss knows this one!
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Ernest
1 year ago
Exactly. Legitimate power can be seen in roles like managers or government officials.
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Garry
1 year ago
That's true. Expert power comes from knowledge and skills, while legitimate power comes from position.
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Dylan
1 year ago
I think it's important to remember that legitimate power is different from expert power.
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Lavonna
1 year ago
Yes, you're right. Legitimate power is all about formal authority and status.
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James
2 years ago
Hmm, this seems to be a question about the different sources of power. The description sounds like it's referring to legitimate power, which is based on a person's formal authority or status.
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Scot
1 year ago
That makes sense, thanks for clarifying.
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Christene
1 year ago
So, the answer is C) Legitimate.
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Mirta
1 year ago
Yes, legitimate power is based on formal authority.
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Van
1 year ago
I think it's legitimate power.
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Beth
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Expert power because expertise can also lead to authority.
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Gilbert
2 years ago
I agree with Marleen, formal authority or status falls under Legitimate power.
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Marleen
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Legitimate.