Which of the Following Types of Powers Is a Manager

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of powers is a manager exerting when he or she says, "I am the boss; therefore, you are supposed to do as I ask"?

• A) Referent power
• B) Legitimate power
• C) Coercive power
• D) Expert power
• E) Reward power

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Definitions:

Integrative

Pertaining to an approach to leadership that brings different people together and develops a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts; a building-up versus a melting-down process that preserves the identity of the individual while this identity is simultaneously transcended and made greater.

Business Decisions

Refers to the process of making choices by analyzing data and considering the likely outcomes affecting a company's operations.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often refers to the combination of skills, knowledge, and experience.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity.