You Have Been Promoted to a Management Position at Work

question 36

Multiple Choice

You have been promoted to a management position at work.You expect employees to fulfill your requests because you are the boss.What type of power is this?

• A)Referent power
• B)Coercive power
• C)Persuasive
• D)Legitimate power
• E)Charismatic power

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Definitions:

Sociological Perspective

A way of looking at society and social behavior that involves questioning the obvious, seeking patterns, and looking beyond individual cases to social structures.

Education

The process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits through various methods.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, power, race, education, etc., affecting their access to resources and opportunities.

Individual Ability

Relates to the specific skills, talents, or capacities that distinguish one person from another.