Which of the Following Is True of Legitimate Power

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of legitimate power?

• A) It can only be obtained through the use of incentives such as pay raises, bonuses, promotions, special assignments, and verbal or written compliments.
• B) It can only be gained from experience and accomplishments as well as access to useful information.
• C) It is the right by virtue of one's organizational position or status to exercise control over persons in subordinate positions.
• D) It only exists when people expect rewards and a leader makes rewards inconsistently available.
• E) It is derived from charisma or interpersonal attractiveness.

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