1 Legitimate – This comes from the belief that a person has the formal right to make demands, and to expect compliance and obedience from others.
2 Reward – This results from one person's ability to compensate another for compliance.
3 Expert – This is based on a person's superior skill and knowledge.
4 Referent – This is the result of a person's perceived attractiveness, worthiness, and right to respect from others.
5 Coercive – This comes from the belief that a person can punish others for noncompliance