<P> The French - Raven power forms are introduced with consideration of the level of observability and the extent to which power is dependent or independent of structural conditions . Using these considerations it is possible to link personal processes to structural conditions . </P> <P> French and Raven defined social power as the potential for influence (a change in the belief, attitude or behavior of a someone who is the target of influence . </P> <P> As we know leadership and power are closely linked . This model shows how the different forms of power affect one's leadership and success . This idea is used often in organizational communication and throughout the workforce . "The French - Raven power forms are introduced with consideration of the level of observability and the extent to which power is dependent or independent of structural conditions . Dependency refers to the degree of internalization that occurs among persons subject to social control . Using these considerations it is possible to link personal processes to structural conditions". </P> <P> The bases of social power have evolved over the years with benefits coming from advanced research and theoretical developments in related fields . On the basis of research and evidence, there have been many other developments and elaborations on the original theory . French and Raven developed an original model outlining the change dependencies and also further delineating each power basis . </P>

Explain french and raven’s power theory and the five bases of power