Omar Works for a Distribution Center

question 93

Multiple Choice

Omar works for a distribution center. He has been a receiving department shift supervisor for four years. Today, he started a new position as shift supervisor for all departments. Omar is the same person he was yesterday and has the same style and approach to his job, but he now has the ability to make much larger purchases, to hire and fire people, and to move resources among departments. Omar's new powers are examples of ________ power.

• A)coercive
• B)legitimate
• C)reward
• D)referent

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Definitions:

All-or-none

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve cell or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus. If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire.

Acetylcholine Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and muscle contraction.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning.

Nicotine

A stimulant drug found in tobacco products, which is highly addictive and affects the nervous system.