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CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 2
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'A person may exert power on the basis of their formal authority or status'

Which of the French and Raven sources of power is being described here?

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Pura
3 months ago
Totally agree, it’s all about the status!
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Milly
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it’s not Referent? Seems off.
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Alica
3 months ago
Yeah, it’s clearly Legitimate.
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Erin
4 months ago
I think it’s more about Expert power, honestly.
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Gladis
4 months ago
Definitely talking about Legitimate power.
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Rodolfo
4 months ago
I’m torn between legitimate and expert power. I know legitimate is about authority, but could it be referring to something else?
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Annita
4 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was definitely about legitimate power. But what if it’s something else?
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Cherelle
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about how formal authority relates to legitimate power. It seems to fit.
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Mohammad
5 months ago
I think this is about the legitimate power, right? It’s the one that comes from a person's position or role.
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Janey
5 months ago
Ugh, I'm really struggling with this one. The French and Raven sources of power are kind of tricky to remember, and I'm not sure I fully understand how they map to this scenario. I might have to guess on this one.
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Latricia
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is that the question is talking about a person's formal authority or status, which means it's referring to the "Legitimate" power source from French and Raven. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Layla
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The question is talking about formal authority or status, but I'm not sure if that maps directly to the French and Raven framework. I might need to review that theory again before answering.
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Darrel
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The question is asking about the French and Raven sources of power, and the description matches the "Legitimate" power source.
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Lindy
10 months ago
Alright, alright, let's keep it professional here. The answer is clearly C) Legitimate power. I'm just glad we're not talking about 'coercive power' - that's the one where you threaten to take away someone's kneecaps if they don't cooperate.
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Maryann
8 months ago
User 3: Good thing we're not dealing with coercive power, that sounds intense.
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Leonida
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status.
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Dominque
9 months ago
User 1: Legitimate power is definitely the one described here.
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Zona
10 months ago
Haha, Lasandra is on the right track! Legitimate power is like being the boss - you can make people do things just because you said so. Not as fun as having a horse's head in their bed, but it gets the job done!
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Paul
8 months ago
True, it may not be as dramatic as other sources of power, but it's effective in getting things done.
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Louisa
8 months ago
Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status. People follow your orders because of your position.
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Dolores
9 months ago
Legitimate power is definitely like being the boss, you can make people do things just because you said so.
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Lasandra
10 months ago
Wait, isn't legitimate power the one where your subordinates have to do what you say or else you'll 'make them an offer they can't refuse'? I may have been watching too many mob movies...
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Lilli
10 months ago
I agree, the answer is definitely C) Legitimate. Formal authority and status are the hallmarks of legitimate power. Anyone who's ever had a boss knows this one!
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Ernest
9 months ago
Exactly. Legitimate power can be seen in roles like managers or government officials.
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Garry
10 months ago
That's true. Expert power comes from knowledge and skills, while legitimate power comes from position.
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Dylan
10 months ago
I think it's important to remember that legitimate power is different from expert power.
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Lavonna
10 months ago
Yes, you're right. Legitimate power is all about formal authority and status.
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James
11 months ago
Hmm, this seems to be a question about the different sources of power. The description sounds like it's referring to legitimate power, which is based on a person's formal authority or status.
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Scot
9 months ago
That makes sense, thanks for clarifying.
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Christene
9 months ago
So, the answer is C) Legitimate.
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Mirta
10 months ago
Yes, legitimate power is based on formal authority.
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Van
10 months ago
I think it's legitimate power.
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Beth
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Expert power because expertise can also lead to authority.
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Gilbert
11 months ago
I agree with Marleen, formal authority or status falls under Legitimate power.
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Marleen
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) Legitimate.
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