Mary's Manager Has Told Her That If She Can Bring

question 38

Multiple Choice

Mary's manager has told her that if she can bring her project in on time,she will get an extra bonus of $10,000.Mary's manager is using __________ power.

• A) expert
• B) reward
• C) manipulative
• D) referent

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Definitions:

Rational Choice Theory

An economic principle that assumes individuals always make decisions that provide them with the highest level of personal utility.

Positivism

A philosophical theory stating that certain ("positive") knowledge is based on natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by the empirical sciences.

Rational Actors

Individuals or entities that make decisions based on logical reasoning, often within the context of economic theory, aiming to maximize utility or benefit.

Exchange Theory

A social theory that views interactions and relationships as transactions where individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.