Alamo City Barber College Source of Power and Political Science Discussion

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Power is defined as the ability to influence another. What influences you? How do you influence others? Tell the story of power in your own life, using your own experience and the sources of power defined in the handout.

Please discuss at least 4 sources of power and use examples from your own life to help explain each source of power you discuss.

Use the following questions to guide your reflections about sources of power and the ways power is used, based on your own experience.

a. Sources of power in my life:

Who has power in your life? (What sources of power have you used in your life? What sources of power have you seen others use?) Give examples from your own experience for each source of power you discuss.

b. Ways Power is used: Power Over Others/Power with Others/Power within

For each example you've discussed, explain the way power was used in that particular circumstance. Have you used coercive power or experienced others using coercive power (power over others)? Have you used power cooperatively or experienced others using power cooperatively (sharing power with others)? Have you exercised power individually or seen others use power individually, to empower themselves (using power within)?


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Running Head: SOURCES OF POWER

Source of Power
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SOURCES OF POWER

Source of Power
Power refers to an individual’s ability to influence their behavior and others, thus changing
the ultimate goal or course of action for a particular task or moral duty. Typically, different
individuals exercise power as inferred or acquired from various sources. For instance, one can
exercise power based on their own will and ability, formal sources, and other legitimate power
sources. Regardless of the source of power, individuals can use their ability to influence
commitment, compliance, or resistance among the teams. The paper outlines the main sources of
power and demonstrates its usage based on personal experiences.
Personal power is a very significant source of power that stirs an intrinsic drive to lead,
direct, and change the course of action, particularly within an individual. The concept is very
critical as it culminates all the other sources of power. For instance, one can only hold and be
effective in legitimate and leadership positions if they have the innate motivation to exercise power
and influence the course of their actions and those of others. Technically, this type of power is
observed among individuals with informal or no leadership r...


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