Can Reward Power, as Defined by Handy in 1985, Be

question 2

Multiple Choice

Can Reward Power, as defined by Handy in 1985, be best described?

• A) It is used by an agent to reinforce a desired behaviour or to change a course of action towards something wanted by the agent. This means that, if the target agrees to the agent's request, they will be granted access to that resource, which may be as varied as money, love, or freedom.
• B) The wielder of such power is capable of either punishing or withholding benefits from the follower. Or at least the follower must perceive this to be the case-remember power does not have to be exercised to be influential.
• C) This form of power is associated with a role and perceived authority. Any hierarchical organization, such as an army or civil service, will have the manifestations of this present throughout the organization.
• D) This form of power correlates closely to the theme of charisma and more of a psychological nature. It may be for the purpose of being able to claim to be close to the person or be seen by others as having similar traits.

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Definitions:

Domestic Output

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

Exported Chairs

Chairs that are manufactured in one country and sold to customers in foreign countries.

Purchasing Power

The capacity of an individual or group to buy goods and services with a given amount of currency, influenced by inflation and economic conditions.

Imported Goods

Products or commodities that are brought into a country from abroad for sale.