Networking is a form of influence that tends to increase the individual's expert and referent power.

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Networks consist of people who trust each other.Network members receive valuable knowledge more easily and more quickly from fellow network members than do people outside that network.The more you network, the more likely you will receive valuable information that increases your expert power in the organization.Referent power is also a source of power from networks.People tend to gain referent power because network members identify more with or at least have greater trust in network members.

Networking Is a Form of Influence That Tends to Increase