Linda Is the Lead Engineer on a Major Project Involving

question 61

Multiple Choice

Linda is the lead engineer on a major project involving several gas lines.Because she has far more knowledge than anyone on the team about this topic,everyone defers to her and grants her with authority.What type of power is Linda using?

• A)Legitimate
• B)Referent
• C)Expert
• D)Coercive

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