Question

Although she couldn't tell a woofer from a tweeter, Jacqueline had a great deal of power at Hear it Here Stereo Shop just because her family had owned the business for many years. What type of authority (power) does Jacqueline hold?

a. Enigmaticb. Traditional powerc. Rational-legal powerd. Charismatic power

Answer 1

Jacqueline has traditional authority in the stereo shop, which is based on long-standing customs and the fact that her family has owned the business for many years.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jacqueline holds what is known as traditional authority. This type of authority is derived from longstanding customs and practices, like a family business being passed down through generations. Traditional authority doesn’t depend on the personal qualities, legal standings, or capabilities of the individual but rather on the established belief that there is legitimacy because it has always been that way. For example, like the monarchy where power is inherited, Jacqueline's position and power come from her family owning the business for many years, and that fact is respected and accepted by those in the business.

Answer 2

The type of authority (power) that Jacqueline holds is that of traditional power.

Option: (B)

Explanation:

• No matter if an individual bears the potential or the capability that the ancestors or the predecessors of the individual bore, he/she is still entitled to own what is earned or maintained by them.
• If a person chooses his direct heir to take his place and handle his responsibilities, whether the heir is capable or not no longer matters.