When Kenyatta, a Manager in a Department Store, Tells Her

question 17

Multiple Choice

When Kenyatta, a manager in a department store, tells her staff to do something and states that she is the boss and therefore everyone must do as asked, she is trying to use __________ to influence the staff's behavior.

• A) personal power
• B) reward power
• C) legitimate power
• D) coercive power
• E) process power

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Definitions:

Geocentric

A viewpoint in international business that sees the world as a potential market with no inherent focus on any specific national market, promoting a global approach to marketing and production strategies.

Regional

Pertaining to or characteristic of a specific geographic area or district within a country, often highlighting local variations.

Polycentric

An approach in international business which assumes that host country cultures are different and businesses must adopt local strategies to succeed.

Geocentric

A worldview or strategy that considers the entire globe as a potential market or action ground, promoting universal standards and approaches.