Asked by
jocelyne hernandez
on Nov 29, 2024Verified
Which of the following is true of legitimate power?
A) It is based on an agent's ability to cause a target to have an unpleasant experience.
B) It is based on an agent's ability to control rewards that a target wants.
C) It is based on an agent's position and mutual agreement with a target.
D) It is based on interpersonal attraction between an agent and a target.
Legitimate Power
Power that is based on position and mutual agreement; agent and target agree that the agent has the right to influence the target.
Mutual Agreement
A mutual agreement involves a concord or pact between two or more parties, where each party has a clear understanding and is in accord about the terms and conditions discussed.
Agent's Position
The status or role of an individual acting on behalf of another person or an entity in a particular situation.
- Describe the relationship between power, authority, and influence.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the relationship between power, authority, and influence.