An Executive Knows Which Managers Will Be Laid Off in the Forthcoming

question 99

Multiple Choice

An executive knows which managers will be laid off in the forthcoming downsizing effort, but he is not sharing this knowledge with others in the organization. This executive has

• A) Reward power.
• B) Referent power.
• C) Information power.
• D) Expert power.

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Definitions:

Utility

In economics, the satisfaction or benefit derived by consuming a product or service.

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A traditional American dessert made from a spiced pumpkin-based custard filling in a pie crust, often served during fall and Thanksgiving.

Want

A desire for goods or services that are not necessary for basic survival but are perceived as desirable.

Utility

In economics, refers to the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.