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When a foreman orders an assembly-line employce to carry out a task, which the employee perceives as unethical yet the employee feels compelled to complete, the foreman is exercising a. legitimate power. b expert power c. reward power d. contingent punishment power e. noncontingent reward behavior.

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The correct answer is option A,legitimate power.

Step-by-step explanation:

Legitimate power refers to the power attained by virtue of formal position occupied by a superior that make subordinates believe in the legitimacy of his position and compelled to obey the instructions given by the superior.

When subordinates obey a superior as a result of wealth of knowledge, experience and skills set of the superior, such is said to be said expert power.

A manager might also offer some benefits or rewards in order to bring about obedience in the employee,this is known as reward power.

Contingent punishment power is a way to improve employee's performance by giving negative feedback inform of low appraisal score ,reprimands and so on

Non-contingent reward behavior implies giving rewards to employees which are not in any way related to employee's performance

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