Leader Preference for Different Forms of Power Test
See how you prefer to influence your team in 2 minutes. Get a clear snapshot of your go to power style to lead with more confidence and flexibility.
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Charismatic Authority (CA)
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5.9
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4.3 — 7.5
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Traditional authority (Ta)
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5.9
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4.7 — 7.1
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Expert Authority (EA)
Average
5.5
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3.7 — 7.3
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Power Based on Sanctions (PBoS)
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7
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5.1 — 8.8
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Power Based on Reward (PBoR)
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7.2
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5.8 — 8.6
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this assessment measure?
It measures preferred ways of influencing others at work. It summarizes the relative use of different power bases such as authority, expertise, and personal influence.
Who is this assessment intended for?
It is intended for people in leadership or supervisory roles and for those preparing for such roles. It may also be used in leadership development and coaching settings.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 2 minutes. The questionnaire includes 10 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects what seems most effective in typical work situations. Use the first response that comes to mind and avoid overthinking.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate which influence strategies are most preferred and which are less preferred. Results describe tendencies and should be considered alongside role demands, organizational norms, and other performance information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Leader Preference for Different Forms of Power Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure examines a leader’s preferred ways of influencing others in a work context. Leader Preference for Different Forms of Power is based on the power typology described by John R. P. French and Bertram Raven.
Respondents rate a series of influence approaches, yielding a profile of relative preference across different forms of power. The instrument contains 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete.
Results from Leader Preference for Different Forms of Power are intended to support structured reflection and discussion in leadership development, coaching, or organizational assessment settings, and should be interpreted in the context of relevant job demands and other assessment information.
Author: Bertram Raven, John R. P. French
Literature: French, J. R. P., Jr., & Raven, B. The bases of social power. In D. Cartwright (Ed.), Studies in social power. University of Michigan. 1959.
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