According to which of the following power base,employees comply because they accept the authority of the person in charge?

A) Legitimate
B) Coercive
C) Expert
D) Referent

Legitimate power is derived from the formal position or hierarchy of an individual in an organization. Employees comply with requests or directives from the person in charge because they accept the authority that comes with the position. This power base is based on an individual's position in the organization and is not dependent on personal characteristics or expertise. Coercive power is based on the ability to punish or withhold rewards, expert power is based on knowledge or expertise, and referent power is based on personal charisma or likeability.