You might find it advantageous to trade favors with him or her. The power a person receives as a result of his or her position in the formal hierarchy of an organization. The person has the right, considering his or her position and your job responsibilities, to expect you to comply with legitimate requests. Expert Power - Influence based on special skills or knowledge. This person earns respect by experience and knowledge.
Expert power is the most strongly and consistently related to effective employee performance.
Referent Power - Influence based on possession by an individual or desirable resources or personal traits. You like the person and enjoy doing things for him or her. The more political that employees perceive their organization, the lower their satisfaction becomes. This is because they tend to feel powerless on a continues basis. Created May 11, 1997.