1)Pick any two of the five bases of power(legitimate,reward,coercive,referent,expert power) and select an influence tactic(Assertiveness, Ingratiation, Self-promotion, Rationality, Exchange, Upward appeal, Coalition formation) that could help someone gain that type of power(Doing the right things-extraordinary,visible,relevant activities, Cultivating the right people-outsiders,subordinates,peers,superiors). Explain how the influence tactics you selected could help gain that type of power.

2)For each combination of power base and influence tactic(refer to Q1), describe a workplace situation where the combination would be most effective. Briefly explain your reasoning.

Please answer as long as you can.

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