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5 January, 16:04

When a foreman orders an assembly-line employce to carry out a task, which the employee perceives as unethical yet the employee feels compelled to complete, the foreman is exercising a. legitimate power. b expert power c. reward power d. contingent punishment power e. noncontingent reward behavior.

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  1. 5 January, 17:38
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    The correct answer is option A, legitimate power.

    Explanation:

    Legitimate power refers to the power attained by virtue of formal position occupied by a superior that make subordinates believe in the legitimacy of his position and compelled to obey the instructions given by the superior.

    When subordinates obey a superior as a result of wealth of knowledge, experience and skills set of the superior, such is said to be said expert power.

    A manager might also offer some benefits or rewards in order to bring about obedience in the employee, this is known as reward power.

    Contingent punishment power is a way to improve employee's performance by giving negative feedback inform of low appraisal score, reprimands and so on

    Non-contingent reward behavior implies giving rewards to employees which are not in any way related to employee's performance
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