Which of the Following Statements About Legitimate Power Is False

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about legitimate power is false?

• A) Legitimate power is at the foundation of our social structure.
• B) Legitimate power cannot function without obedience.
• C) Social structures are inherently inefficient, and this realization creates the basis for legitimate power.
• D) Legitimate power is often derived from manipulating other sources of power.

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Definitions:

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Piaget

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