Psychology 2660A/B Lecture 14: Lecture 14 Leadership

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2660A/B
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

Document Summary

French"s and raven"s (1959) bases of power: power: extent to which one person can influence another to do something. Relationship between leader and follower: expert power: based on the knowledge and expertise that the supervisor has. Titles, college degrees, certifications, and distinctions can enhance the perceived expert power of an individual: referent power: extent to which the subordinate likes and identifies with the supervisor. Donald trump: legitimate power: power inherent in a supervisor"s job title. Subordinate"s belief that the supervisor has the legitimate right or authority to be in charge: reward power: ability of the supervisor to reward subordinates with bonuses, desirable job assignments, promotions, or raises. Limitation is subordinates might become accustomed to it and perform only when reward is available: coercive power: ability of the supervisor to punish subordinates with disciplinary actions, fines, firing, or salary reductions. May have detrimental effects because subordinates might become angry and strike back.