In His Annual Performance Review Meeting with Eileen,who Has Been

question 42

Multiple Choice

In his annual performance review meeting with Eileen,who has been working at the company for two years,Ruben suggests that if she keeps up her good work she is likely to be offered a promotion within the next year.Ruben is exercising his _______ power.

• A) reward
• B) coercion
• C) referent
• D) legitimate
• E) expert

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Definitions:

Organizations

Groups of people structured in a specific way to achieve a series of shared goals or objectives.

Upward Communication

The process of information flow from the lower levels of a hierarchy to the higher levels, often including feedback, reports, or suggestions.

Downward Communication

The flow of information from higher levels of organizational hierarchy to lower levels, often involving directives and updates.

Filtering

The process of selectively presenting, withholding, or modifying information or messages in communication.