Quinn is specialized in product development,and has been with Silver Widgets Inc.for 10 years.His knowledge and years of experience have increased his ________ and ________ power bases,as his manager depends more and more upon him in order to ensure product development goes smoothly.

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Quinn's knowledge and experience in product development give him an expert power base. Additionally, his manager relies on him for information, giving him an information power base. Therefore, option C, which includes both expert and information power bases, is the best choice. Reward power is not mentioned in the scenario, so option A and B can be eliminated. Neither legitimate nor referent power is mentioned, so options D and E can also be eliminated.

Quinn Is Specialized in Product Development,and Has Been with Silver