How Can a Manager Increase His Personal Power by Developing

question 55

Multiple Choice

How can a manager increase his personal power by developing a perception among subordinates that they are dependent on the manager?

• A) by adopting a wider span of control
• B) by downplaying their positional power
• C) by developing employees' sense of identification with the manager
• D) by demonstrating his control over organizational resources
• E) by espousing goals, values, and ideals commonly held by them

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