Types of Power in Organizations
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The leader may threaten the followers with demotion, termination of duties, or denial of privileges hence the employee follows all the instructions given to avoid such punishment.... In this case, the leader gains power over the followers.... However, for this to work it requires the leader to constantly monitor the employees hence creating tension and uncomfortable working environment.... Due to the position of the leader in the organization hierarchy, he has the control over rewards such as promotion, favorable assignments, offer training opportunities among other non-financial rewards (Silos, 2003)....