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Which type of power is most likely to be used in corruption?
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The abuse of power within the supply chain can be linked to corruption. If individuals with seniority favor one supplier over another, they can exercise their power to award the contract to whoever they wish. According to CIPS code of conduct, this is not ac-ceptable.
According to French and Raven, there are five types of power (Legitimate power, Re-ward, Expert, Referent and Coercive), and these powers can most likely be used in corruption.
12 comments · newest first
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Desiree
3 days ago
Totally agree with John, coercive is the way to go.
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Leonida
8 days ago
I think it's more about legitimate power.
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Franklyn
13 days ago
Definitely coercive power.
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Tess
18 days ago
I’ve seen it happen with reward power too!
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Polly
24 days ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems a bit off.
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Roosevelt
29 days ago
Totally agree with John, coercive is the way to go.
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Layla
1 month ago
I think it's more about legitimate power.
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Fanny
1 month ago
Definitely coercive power.
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Janella
1 month ago
I keep mixing up the types of power. Wasn't there something about reward power being involved in corruption too?
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Jaleesa
2 months ago
I recall a practice question that mentioned legitimate power being misused, but I can't remember the details.
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Rosenda
2 months ago
I feel like we discussed this in class, and I thought it was referent power? But that seems more about influence than corruption.
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Elsa
2 months ago
I think it might be coercive power, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember something about how threats can influence behavior.