EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

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Andy readily complies with direction or requests from his immediate superior because they get along well and Andy respects his intelligence. Based on theories of power in the workplace, what type of power does Andy likely feel?

Reward power
Legitimate power
Referent power
Expert power

Explanation

Answer: C - Referent power is likely the cause of Andy’s attitude. Referent power comes from identifying with or admiring the leader; Andy’s immediate superior has referent power because of Andy’s opinion of him.

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