Power coming from a formal management position in the organization and the authority granted to it is called __________ power.

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Legitimate power is derived from a formal position in the organization and the authority granted to that position. It is also known as positional power. Coercive power refers to the ability to punish or threaten others, referent power is based on respect and admiration for the person, reward power is based on the ability to give rewards or benefits, and expert power is based on one's knowledge or expertise in a particular area.

Power Coming from a Formal Management Position in the Organization