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This is achieved when followers believe that you have the right to lead them or offer instruction. Legitimate power may be due to existing laws or the position held. For example, a doctor has the ability to command patients due to his work. The fifth type is expert power. This occurs when followers believe that an individual has certain skills or knowledge unique to the society or group (Hogg & Knippenberg, 2003). For example, an experienced member of a workforce may direct others to follow him based on his expertise. The last one is the reference power. This occurs when you possess certain qualities that others wish they could possess. Followers depend on their leader as they attempt to copy and identify with him to acquire those qualities (Old,