Research Suggests That, When People Are Given Objective Power Over

question 84

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that, when people are given objective power over others (e.g., the ability to hire or fire employees, or to issue pay cuts or bonuses) they tend, in general, ____.

• A) to "throw it around" and take credit for accomplishments
• B) to fail to use it at all
• C) to use it for the good-only when necessary or to help others
• D) to be very uncomfortable using it at first, but to gradually learn how to use it for the good-only when necessary or to help others

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