Question

17.Power based on a person's ability to influence others' due to their desire to identify or associate with that person. A. Referent power B. Legitimate power C. Expert power D. Information power 18.In Ben's presentation to the board, he was able to convince them to accept his proposal based on his track record and experience in this field. Ben had used his _____ power base. A. Referent B. Formal C. Expert D. Coercive 19.Wayne has access to financial and operational data that most others in his organization do not have access. This access could provide Wayne with a(n) _____ power base. A. Referent B. Information C. Reward D. Informal 20.Taking advantage of any training or educational opportunities provided by your organization will increase your A. Referent power B. Legitimate power C. Expert power D. Information power 21.Power is the ability to get someone to do something you want or get things you want; it can also be truthfully called A. Manipulating B. Requesting C. Conceding D. Ordering

Answer 1

• 17. A. Referent power
• 18. C. Expert
• 19. B. Information
• 20. D. Information power
• 21. D. Ordering

Step-by-step explanation:

• Referent power is a form of power that is gained by the leader who has strong interpersonal relationships and it acts as personal power. This power becomes important for the organization's leadership.

• Expert power is in-depth knowledge, expertise, and experiences in a field of interest.

• Having access to the most of the information when no other person has access to it is called information power.

• The ability to get things done by someone is called ordering power.