Legitimate Power Differs from Referent Power in That Legitimate Power

question 1

Multiple Choice

Legitimate power differs from referent power in that legitimate power is the ability to influence through:

• A) authority.
• B) skills, knowledge, and information.
• C) expertise.
• D) punishment.
• E) rewards.

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Definitions:

Contribution Format

A type of income statement that separates variable costs from fixed costs, highlighting the contribution margin.

Direct Manufacturing Cost

Costs that are directly attributable to the production of goods, such as labor and materials.

Indirect Manufacturing Costs

Costs associated with manufacturing that are not directly related to the physical production of goods, such as maintenance, supervision, and utilities.

Cost Object

Anything for which cost is measured and assigned, such as a product, service, project, or customer.