Which two sources of power are independent?

• A. Position and Personal
• B. Knowledge and Wealth
• C. Authority and Influence
• D. Resources and Networks

Answer: (A)

Power in leadership comes from two separate streams: the position you hold and your personal power. The position provides legitimate authority that comes with the role, along with formal rights to lead and make decisions. Personal power comes from who you are—your expertise, credibility, and the ability to influence others through relationships and trust. These are independent because you can wield or lack one without the other; you can be in a position of authority without strong personal power, or you can be highly influential due to personal power even without formal authority.

The other options don’t fit as the two independent sources. Knowledge and Wealth describe assets rather than the two distinct power sources defined here. Authority and Influence are related concepts—influence often stems from both formal authority and personal power, so they aren’t the two separate, independent sources. Resources and Networks describe means or tools to gain power, not the two fundamental independent sources themselves.