CIPS Exam L3M4 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?

AReward

BReferent

CLegitimate

DExpert

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Suggested Answer: B, C

Deliver and submit invoice.

Expediting and inspecting the goods, once delivered, would be tasks for the buyer - not always necessary, depending on circumstances, and depending on the quality of the supplier's operations.

by Kathrine at Dec 08, 2024, 05:37 AM

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Lindy

4 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 months ago

User 3: Good thing we're not dealing with coercive power, that sounds intense.

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Leonida

3 months ago

User 2: Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status.

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Dominque

3 months ago

User 1: Legitimate power is definitely the one described here.

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Zona

4 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

3 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

3 months ago

Yeah, it's all about formal authority and status. People follow your orders because of your position.

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Dolores

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 months ago

Exactly. Legitimate power can be seen in roles like managers or government officials.

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Garry

4 months ago

That's true. Expert power comes from knowledge and skills, while legitimate power comes from position.

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Dylan

4 months ago

I think it's important to remember that legitimate power is different from expert power.

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Lavonna

4 months ago

Yes, you're right. Legitimate power is all about formal authority and status.

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James

5 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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