According to the Text, Legitimate Power Refers To

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to the text, legitimate power refers to:

• A) power based on the possession of important and special knowledge
• B) the influence of one person over another on the basis of past favours
• C) the type of influence in which individuals follow orders because they have internalized respect for a designated authority
• D) the kind of power through which one person can reward another for complying
• E) power based on a person's ability to influence another person in the desired direction

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Definitions:

Agreement

One of the four elements necessary for a contract; consists of an offer made by one party, the offeror, and the acceptance of the offer by another party, the offeree.

Agent

Describes a person or entity authorized to act on behalf of another, known as the principal, in dealings with third parties.

Principal

In a contractual or fiduciary relationship, the principal is the party who authorizes an agent to act on their behalf.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.