Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others. The most important aspect of power is dependence; a person's power increases if someone depends on them or if they have something that the other needs. Some people have a power that they don't use or may not even know they have. Organizations are run by individuals who hold power. There are five types of power used to achieve results and behaviors that align with an organization's goals. These powers are coercive, reward, legitimate, referent, and expert. Coercive power is one of the most basic types of power in business and exists when someone in authority threatens a subordinate with punishment for failing to comply with a work-related task. This power can be used effectively during times of stress within an organization, such as workforce cuts to meet business needs (Johnson, 2014). Reward power is the opposition to coercive power as it is based on the premise that compliance is driven by reward and recognition. An individual who has the authority to give rewards such as public praise, salary increases,...