Referent Power Is Described as Power That Exists Through Having

question 161

Multiple Choice

Referent power is described as power that exists through having

• A)control over punishments.
• B)control over rewards.
• C)the authority to tell others what to do.
• D)expertise.
• E)appealing personal characteristics.

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Definitions:

Aggressive

Exhibiting forceful behavior or attitudes often with the intent to dominate or control.

Motivation Theories

Theoretical frameworks that attempt to explain what drives individuals to act in certain ways and how motivation influences behavior.

Energy

The capacity to do work or the power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources.

Philosophy

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.