Which form of power described by French and Raven is based on a leader’s formal title and position within an organizational hierarchy?

Explanation

• French and Raven identified five primary bases of power: Legitimate, Reward, Coercive, Expert, and Referent power.
• Legitimate Power stems directly from an individual’s structural position or official title in an organization’s hierarchy.
• Expert and Referent power are classified as personal power bases, whereas Legitimate, Reward, and Coercive are positional power bases.