Using Referent Power: Most Effective
March 9th, 2011
Pysc305
Power Essay
I find use of referent power tends to be most effective. Using referent power not only tends to accomplish the goal, but also builds or maintains respect in the situation. Expert power can also have a similar effect, and can be used to balance a power struggle by offsetting the negative effects of coercive power. Legitimate power I would say is the most powerful, however because it’s use can come with some negative effects due to how it is derived. It is much easier on any situation to use power that can be backed by experience or past behaviors since that power is given as a result of a mutual respect from the person it is being used upon, where are other types (coercive especially) are adding
Pysc305
Power Essay
I find use of referent power tends to be most effective. Using referent power not only tends to accomplish the goal, but also builds or maintains respect in the situation. Expert power can also have a similar effect, and can be used to balance a power struggle by offsetting the negative effects of coercive power. Legitimate power I would say is the most powerful, however because it’s use can come with some negative effects due to how it is derived. It is much easier on any situation to use power that can be backed by experience or past behaviors since that power is given as a result of a mutual respect from the person it is being used upon, where are other types (coercive especially) are adding