<P> Information presented by the influencing agent directly to the target of change . </P> <P> Information presented influencing agent indirectly to the target of change void of attempting influence, such as hints or suggestions . </P> <P> The ability for altered behavior initiated through information rather than a specific change agent is called socially independent change . Power socially independent of change may reflect the target continuing changed behavior without referring to, or even remembering, the supervisor or individual of authority as an agent of change because the target understands and accepts the reasoning of information received . </P> <P> Raven acknowledged leaders can attempt to influence subordinates by access and control of information . Information power may be used in both personal and positional classifications and is among the most preferable power bases . </P>

French and raven's five bases of power