Question

Legitimate power is directly based on ________.

A) charisma of the leader
B) interpersonal trust and commitment of the manager
C) structural position of the manager in the organization
D) personality traits of the manager
E) ability of the manager to serve his subordinates

Answer 1

Legitimate power is directly based on the structural position of the manager in the organization.

The above represents how organizational resources are controlled and used via formal authority, derived from the position one holds in a formal group and/or organization. The higher in the organization hierarchy, the more power someone in that position acquires. People under the leader's authority comply because they believe in the legitimacy one is holding in the leadership position.