The Use of Coercive Power Tends to Increase Referent Power

question 25

True/False

The use of coercive power tends to increase referent power, whereas the use of reward power tends to diminish referent power.

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Definitions:

Performance

The act of carrying out a task or function, often measured against pre-determined standards of accuracy, completeness, cost, and speed.

Motivational Goals

Objectives that drive behavior by inspiring individuals to take action towards achieving them.

Internal

Pertaining to or happening within an entity, often used in contrast with external factors or influences.

External

refers to something situated on the outside, or beyond the internal or personal; in psychology, it often pertains to factors or influences that originate outside the individual.