Professor Smith promises Professor Davis that he will buy him dinner if Professor Davis covers class for him one day while Professor Smith is presenting a paper at a conference. Professor Davis agrees, although he is merely going to hand out an assignment to students and be available for questions if they have any. Professor Smith is using his _____ power and Professor Davis is _______.

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Professor Smith is using reward power by offering dinner as an incentive, and Professor Davis is complying by agreeing to cover the class.

Professor Smith Promises Professor Davis That He Will Buy Him