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Describe the different bases of power. Give some examples of abuses of power.

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This solution discusses the five different bases of power and examples of each. Abuses are also described. The text contains 318 words.

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There are five bases of power.

Positional power. This is formal authority in which a person is in a position in either an organization or in society. This position is often backed by laws or policies.

Reward Power. This is a position in which a person is in power to reward material rewards such as money, gifts, promotions, pay, etc.

Personal Power. This is a position in which the person has the power to attract others by persuasion, interpersonal ...

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