543PsychologyMedium
According to French and Raven’s (1959) five sources of power, which of the following combinations of types and sources of power are correct?
AExpert power results from access to knowledge and information, so the computer wizard often gains considerable power in an organization
BReward power is the power to force others into action or inaction by the threat of punishment such as delaying the payment of expenses claims
CReferent power comes from position in the hierarchy and is imposed by authority
DLegitimate power is weeded by someone whose persuasiveness, popularity or charisma lead others to accede to his/her wishes or suggestions
Correct answer
A. Expert power results from access to knowledge and information, so the computer wizard often gains considerable power in an organization
Explanation
The correct answer is Expert power results from access to knowledge and information, so the computer wizard often gains considerable power in an organization.