Jeff Has Been a Project Assistant for XYZ Corporation for Five

question 48

Multiple Choice

Jeff has been a project assistant for XYZ Corporation for five years.Recently he was asked to train Harriet,a new employee.He suggests that she use an Excel worksheet to lay out the projects she is currently working on,and she complies.He is using _______ power.

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

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Definitions:

Ethical Principles

Fundamental guidelines that dictate the conduct of individuals and organizations based on notions of right and wrong.

Disturbance Handler

A role within management responsible for addressing and solving unexpected issues or disruptions that occur within the organization.

Interpersonal Role

A set of expectations or duties one has to fulfill in relation to others within a social or work context.

Decisional Roles

Roles associated with methods of decision-making, including problem-solving and strategizing within an organization.