Which of the Following Types of Power Is Most Likely

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

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

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Definitions:

Concentration Ratio

A measure used in economics to assess the degree of market concentration, reflecting the market share of the largest firms.

Oligopolization

describes the process whereby a market becomes dominated by a few large companies, reducing competition.

Cutthroat Competition

An extremely aggressive competition where companies use strategies to undercut their rivals' prices.

Cartel

A coalition of producers or vendors aimed at keeping prices elevated by limiting competitive practices.