A Brief Study on Remembering, Social Power, Bases

Dr. Pramod Pandey

Abstract

The capacity of people or organisations to influence others and affect desired results is referred to as having social power. An overview of the origins or foundations from which people get their power the basis of social power is given in this abstract. In order to analyse and explain social dynamics, leadership, and interpersonal interactions, it is essential to understand the foundations of social power. The abstract looks at the several types of social power that social psychologists have discovered, such as legitimate power, reward power, coercive power, expert power, referent power, and informational power. Each source of authority is described in terms of its traits and the ways in which it affects other people. The abstract also covers how various sources of power interact with one another and how they might work in harmony. The use of social power bases is pervasive, including everything from interpersonal interactions and social movements to organisational leadership and management. A person may create methods for successful leadership, negotiation, and influence by understanding the foundations of social power. Additionally, understanding and examining the sources of power in various situations may throw light on the dynamics of social interactions and assist spot any possible power imbalances or abuses. The grounds of social power are thoroughly discussed in this abstract, which also emphasises their significance for comprehending social dynamics and interpersonal interaction.