Question

People are often influenced by another person because of some tangible or intangible aspect of another's personality. this kind of power is referred to as _____ power.

Answer 1

This kind of power is referred to as "referent" power.


Referent power is picked up by a pioneer who has solid relational relationship abilities. Referent power in authority is the capacity of a pioneer to develop the regard and adoration of his supporters such that they wish to resemble him. We can also say that referent power is showing others how its done.