Which of the Following Statements About Power Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about power is true?

• A)The five bases of power are mutually exclusive.
• B)People generally use only one base of power to effect change in others.
• C)Expert power exists when one person takes actions that will lead that person and others to achieve their mutual objectives.
• D)Power can be used to motivate individuals ethically or unethically.
• E)The use of power is unethical.

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