Candice Uses Praise, Letters of Support, and Pats on the Back

question 126

Multiple Choice

Candice uses praise, letters of support, and pats on the back as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors. All of these actions are highly valued by the work group. This is an example of:

• A) coercive power.
• B) legitimate power.
• C) reward power.
• D) expert power.
• E) referent power.

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