Legitimate powerA) is a function of one's formal organizational role.B) is less important than the other power bases.C) is applied equally by all those who possess it.D) exists when the power holder is well liked by others.E) is perfectly correlated with coercive power.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Legitimate power stems from an individual's position or role within an organization, granting them authority based on their formal place within the hierarchy.

Legitimate power

A) is a function of one's formal organizational role.
B) is less important than the other power bases.
C) is applied equally by all those who possess it.
D) exists when the power holder is well liked by others.
E) is perfectly correlated with coercive power.

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