Which type of power derived from John French and Bertram Raven’s power taxonomy relies on an individual’s formal position of authority within the corporate hierarchy?

Explanation

• French and Raven identified 5 bases of power: Legitimate, Reward, Coercive, Expert, and Referent.
• Legitimate Power stems directly from an individual’s formal position and authority in an organization.
• Expert Power comes from specialized knowledge or skills; Referent Power arises from personal charismatic appeal and respect.