Legitimate Power

Definition: Legitimate Power is a form of power that is based on the perception that someone has the right to prescribe behavior, typically but not necessarily due to election or appointment to a position of responsibility in the organizational hierarchy.
LP is one of the bases of social power as described by French and Raven.
Also called Normative Power.
LP is a form of positional power, typically being based upon a person’s position in an organization, as are also coercive power and reward power.

💡

Learn more about Legitimate Power.

More on power: Bases of Social Power, Coercive Power, Expert Power, Information Power, Insubordination, more on power...

MBA Brief provides concise yet precise definitions of organizational concepts, management methods, and business models as taught in an MBA program.

We keep it short and provide links to high-quality websites where you can learn more about your topic.

Add MBA Brief to your desktop / iPad