Legitimate power refers to the leader's ability to obtain subordinate compliance through fear of punishment, sanctions, or by withholding rewards including being fired from the job.

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Legitimate power is based on a leader's formal position or role within an organization, not on fear or punishment. Coercive power, on the other hand, involves compliance through fear of punishment.

Legitimate Power Refers to the Leader's Ability to Obtain Subordinate