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5. The sources of power
(French and Raven, 1959)
Organizational Power:
1. Legitimate or position power
2. Reward power

pay raise, bonus, promotion, favourable work
assignments, more responsibility, new equipment,
praise, recognition.

3. Coercive power

threat, promise

Personal Power:
1. Expert

recognized knowledge, skills and abilities,
by a trustworthy, credible and relevant power
holder.

2. Referent power

like, admire, recognize, respect , trust

Empowerment (Diane Tracy)
3. Giving power to others

Achieve ultimate power by giving it to the people
who work for you.

10 steps to Empowerment
1. Tell people what their responsibilities are
2. Give them authority equal to the responsibility assigned
3. Set standards of excellence
4. Provide them with the needed training
5. Give them knowledge and information
6. Provide them with feedback on their performance
7. Recognize them for their achievements
8. Trust them
9. Give them permission to fail
10.Treat them with dignity and respect
Empowerment involves a combination of meaningful work, high self efficacy, selfdetermination and ability to influence relevant events. Followers are more likely to be
effective if they view themselves as active and independent from the leader.