Candice Uses Praise, Pay Increases and Recognition as Ways of Influencing

question 95

Multiple Choice

Candice uses praise, pay increases and recognition as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors. All of these actions are highly valued by the work group. This is an example of:

• A) coercive power.
• B) legitimate power.
• C) reward power.
• D) expert power.
• E) referent power.

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