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cartlidgeashley

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The two general groupings into which power may be categorized are ________.
 
  A) informational and personal
  B) formal and informal
  C) informal and legitimate
  D) formal and personal
  E) direct and indirect

Question 2

________ power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.
 
  A) Coercive
  B) Legitimate
  C) Referent
  D) Expert
  E) Reward


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) The bases or sources of power are divided into two general groupings, formal and personal. These two groupings are then broken down into more specific categories.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) Referent power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits. If I like, respect, and admire you, you can exercise power over me because I want to please you.



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