Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Legitimate Power

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate power?

• A) Legitimate power develops out of admiration of another and a desire to be like that person.
• B) Legitimate power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.
• C) Legitimate power is broader than the power to coerce and reward.
• D) Celebrities who endorse products in commercials wield legitimate power over people.
• E) Legitimate power is a type of personal power.

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Definitions:

Hazing

The practice of imposing difficult or humiliating tasks on new members of a group as a form of initiation.

Training

The act of teaching or developing in oneself or others any skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies.

Trenches

Long, narrow ditches used in warfare to protect soldiers from enemy fire, or metaphorically, to denote being deeply immersed in a challenging or demanding situation.

Socialization Process

The process by which individuals learn the values, norms, and required behaviors which are necessary for participating within their society or specific groups.