Robert,a Highly Experienced Software Engineer,joins a New Company as the Manager

question 5

Multiple Choice

Robert,a highly experienced software engineer,joins a new company as the manager of a large group of employees.In his first meeting with the employees of the new organization,he explains his expectations on the behavior of employees.He also lets the employees know that noncompliance with his norms will result in withholding the rewards that they receive.Which of the following types of power is Robert using here?

• A) reward
• B) transformational
• C) referent
• D) coercive

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Definitions:

Segregation of Duties

A key internal control that aims to reduce the risk of fraud and error by dividing responsibilities among different people or departments.

Employee

An individual who works part-time or full-time for another person or company in exchange for salary or wages.

Internal Control System

A process implemented by a company to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives related to operations, reporting, and compliance.

Control Activities

Policies, procedures, and mechanisms implemented by an organization to prevent or detect errors or frauds, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with laws and regulations.