What is Power? Power Bases in Project Management

The video explores the concept of power, particularly in project management, using the French and Raven model of social power bases. It defines power as the ability to act or influence others and discusses eight power bases: legitimate, reward, coercive, resource, information, expert, connection, and personal power. Each power base is explained with examples, highlighting their significance and potential pitfalls. The video emphasizes the importance of personal power, derived from one's character and integrity, as crucial for project managers.

What is a key challenge for project managers regarding power?

• They can easily coerce team members.

• They have unlimited resources at their disposal.

• They have responsibility but lack the power to enforce actions.

• They have too much power over their team.

Which power base is associated with one's position in a hierarchy?

• Reward Power

• Connection Power

• Coercive Power

• Legitimate Power

What is a potential downside of coercive power?

• It can become toxic easily.

• It is always effective.

• It requires no authority.

• It is based on personal relationships.

How is information power different from resource power?

• Information power is granted by the organization.

• Resource power is based on personal knowledge.

• Resource power is always more important.

• Information power is self-granted through learning.

What is expert power primarily based on?

• The ability to control resources.

• The ability to interpret and use information effectively.

• The ability to coerce others.

• The ability to reward others.

What is connection power?

• The ability to coerce others.

• The ability to control resources.

• The ability to connect with and draw support from others.

• The ability to reward others.

What is referent power better known as in the modern world?

• Resource Power

• Personal Power

• Coercive Power

• Legitimate Power