With Respect to the Concept of Power,it Is Correct to Say

question 288

Multiple Choice

With respect to the concept of power,it is correct to say that

• A)coercive power is the most effective form of power because people can be forced to do something.
• B)legitimate power is synonymous with authority.
• C)reward power is the most effective because people are generally motivated by money.
• D)expert power is least effective because many people are suspicious of others who claim they are experts.
• E)referent power is typically more commonly found at the top levels of management in an organization.

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Definitions:

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by anyone and one person's use does not reduce its availability to others.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume a public good without contributing to its cost, benefiting from the good without paying for it.

Samuelson's Theory

Refers to economist Paul Samuelson's contributions to economic theory, including insights on public goods, trade, and welfare economics.

Public Expenditure

Government spending on the provision of goods, services, and infrastructure to the public.