In an attempt to make her subordinates feel strong, confident, and responsible for their jobs, a manager consistently took advice from her subordinates and consistently reassured them that they were extremely competent. This manager would be described as having a
A) referent power orientation.
B) coercive power orientation.
C) socialized power orientation.
D) personalized power orientation.
E) position power orientation.

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The manager's behavior of seeking advice from subordinates and reassuring them of their competence aligns with a socialized power orientation, which focuses on using power for the benefit and empowerment of others, rather than for personal gain.

In an Attempt to Make Her Subordinates Feel Strong, Confident