Question

Robert is a project engineer who possesses great problem-solving abilities and knowledge of the software system used by his company. He is considered his group’s informal leader because of his

Answer 1

Answer: C. personal power.

Options: A. position power.

B. political power.

C. personal power.

D. connection power.

Explanation: When a person in an organization is seen as a person of authority due to their personal knowledge or skills, the leadership role they hold is due to their personal power. This is what Robert has. Due to his problem solving skills and knowledge of his company's software, his colleagues will naturally seek him out when they have any problem with the software. This creates a sort of leadership role, even if it is an informal one.

It is different from position power, which is the power an individual has solely because of his job title.

Answer 2

Answer: Robert is considered as his group's informal leader because of his "PERSONAL POWER".

Explanation: Personal power is the authority one has over his will and the ability to influence his followers.

Robert is considered an informal leader, that means the power of authority he has over his group is not formal and not recognised by the company, but the group has choosen him to lead them because of his problem-solving ability, these makes his authority over the group to be on a personal note, because it was not politically gained nor structurally gained.