Which of the Following Types of Power Is Most Likely

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

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

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Definitions:

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