What type of power is being used when one person perceives that his or her goals or objectives are similar to another's and the second person attempts to influence the first to take actions allowing both to achieve their objectives

referent power

Explanation:

Referent power is being used. Referent power is the ability of an individual; usually a leader to convince/influence another into taking actions to enable them achieve a similar goal, it is the ability of a leader to cultivate the admiration of his subordinate so that they wish to be like him and they take achieving his goals as a priority. This is achieved when the leader has a strong influence over the subordinate and the subordinates wishes to please the leader by trying to achieve his goals. Referent power is important in organizations in helping leaders achieve their goals without the need for cohesion.

the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions.