Identify the Definition of Legitimate Power from the Following

question 136

Multiple Choice

Identify the definition of legitimate power from the following.

• A) It is the capacity to influence other people using specialized knowledge.
• B) It is the capacity to influence other people by personally identifying with them.
• C) It is the capacity to offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.
• D) It is the capacity to punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.
• E) It is the capacity to influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office.

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Definitions:

Centralization

Refers to the concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of an organizational hierarchy.

Organizational Survival

The ability of an organization to continue existing and operating over time, often through adapting to changes in its environment.

Major Threat

A significant danger or risk that has the potential to cause serious harm or disruption to an entity or project.

Matrix Structure

An organizational structure that combines elements of both functional and project-based structures, allowing for employees to report to more than one manager.