The power tactic that David Cicarella used to persuade the teachers to de-emphasize minor grievances is called legitimate power.
David Cicarella was the President of the New Haven Federation of Teachers for more than ten years.
There are nine power tactics. They include legitimacy, rational persuasion, inspirational appeals, consultation, exchange, personal appeals, ingratiation, pressure, and coalitions.
Legitimate power tactic enables the power holder to gain trust with those being led.
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