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QuizMultiple Choice

Dynamics of Groups and Teams

Question 10 • SOAR Communications

“The leader of our research team has studied this issue for 10 years. She earned a PhD from Harvard University and has, since then, been a world leader in her field”This statement reflects ________________ power.

Answer
A
leadership
B
referent
C
coercive
D
expert

Explanation

Expert power comes from a person’s knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field. The leader has studied the issue for 10 years, earned a PhD, and is described as a world leader in her field, so this reflects expert power.

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