Debbie's Supervisor Controls Assignments, Initiates Transfers, and Often Gives Poor

question 19

Multiple Choice

Debbie's supervisor controls assignments, initiates transfers, and often gives poor performance evaluations. What type of power is her supervisor exercising?

• A) referent power
• B) coercive power
• C) expert power
• D) legitimate power

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