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Summary
As can be seen each of the powers is created by the followers belief, if the follower does not hold the requisite belief than then the leader is not able to influence them.
•Reward power needs follower to believe leader will reward them. •Coercive power needs follower to believe leader will punish them. •Legitimate power needs follower to believe leader has right to instruct them. •Referent power need follower to believe leader has desirable qualities.
•Expert power need follower to believe leader is an expert.