Which of the Following Accurately Defines Reward Power

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately defines reward power?

• A) It is the capacity to offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.
• B) It is the capacity to punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.
• C) It is the capacity to influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office.
• D) It is the capacity to influence other people because of specialized knowledge.
• E) It is the capacity to influence other people by personally identifying with them.

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Definitions:

Prototypical Followship

The characteristics, behaviors, and actions that are typically associated with being a follower or subordinate in a leadership dynamic.

Preconceived Notions

Ideas or beliefs formed without enough evidence or experience.

Power Distribution

The way authority, control, and influence are spread across individuals or groups within an organization or society.

Institutions And Organizations

Structures and mechanisms of social order governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given community.