When an organization promotes someone, it sends a signal to everyone that the person is competent. This gives the person _____ power.
A) legitimate
B) technological
C) reward
D) referent
E) coercive

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Legitimate power is power granted through the organizational hierarchy; it is the power defined by the organization to be accorded to people occupying a particular position.

When an Organization Promotes Someone, It Sends a Signal to Everyone