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CIPS Exam L3M4 Topic 2 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 2
[All L3M4 Questions]

'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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Suggested Answer: B, C

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Lindy
1 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
3 days ago
User 3: Good thing we're not dealing with coercive power, that sounds intense.
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Leonida
5 days ago
User 2: Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status.
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Dominque
12 days ago
User 1: Legitimate power is definitely the one described here.
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Zona
2 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
23 hours 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
2 days ago
Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status. People follow your orders because of your position.
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Dolores
1 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
2 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
2 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
1 months ago
Exactly. Legitimate power can be seen in roles like managers or government officials.
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Garry
1 months ago
That's true. Expert power comes from knowledge and skills, while legitimate power comes from position.
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Dylan
1 months ago
I think it's important to remember that legitimate power is different from expert power.
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Lavonna
1 months ago
Yes, you're right. Legitimate power is all about formal authority and status.
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James
2 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
17 days ago
That makes sense, thanks for clarifying.
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Christene
21 days ago
So, the answer is C) Legitimate.
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Mirta
1 months ago
Yes, legitimate power is based on formal authority.
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Van
1 months ago
I think it's legitimate power.
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Beth
2 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
2 months ago
I agree with Marleen, formal authority or status falls under Legitimate power.
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Marleen
3 months ago
I think the answer is C) Legitimate.
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