Employees have more expert power today than a few decades ago because:
A)fewer people now attend university than a few decades ago.
B)referent and legitimate power are no longer valued in organizations.
C)society is shifting from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy.
D)employers have a higher power distance than in the past.
E)of none of the above explanations.

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The shift from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy has led to a greater emphasis on expertise and specialized knowledge. This has given employees with expert power greater value and influence in organizations.

Employees Have More Expert Power Today Than a Few Decades