Asked by olivia woods on May 25, 2024

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In a group I belong to,members do things for me because of our friendship,and I have built strong positive relationships with the members of the group.I have ___ power in this group.

A) informational
B) referent
C) coercive
D) expert
E) legitimate

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader's personal traits, where followers are drawn by admiration, respect, or identification with the leader.

Informational Power

A form of influence based on controlling access to, or possession of, valuable knowledge or information.

Coercive Power

A form of influence where a person or group uses threats of punishment or actual punishment to induce behavior change in others.

  • Explore the impact of authority and leadership configurations among group members.
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Arhenis LopezMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Referent power is the ability to influence others based on your personal connections, relationships, and likability. In this scenario, the members of the group are doing things for the person because of their strong positive relationships, which means the person has referent power in the group. The other types of power (informational, coercive, expert, and legitimate) do not fit the scenario as well.