Table 12.2
The boss wants the staff to work overtime this week on a big project. He tells the managers that if they want to keep their jobs, they better keep their people here. Bob goes to his department and calls a meeting. He explains the problem and asks if everyone would be willing to stay and put in the time. His employees recognize his right to ask them, he's been good to them in the past, and they want to help him out, so they all agree to stay. Joan goes to her department, calls everyone together and tells them the bad news. She then begins assigning responsibilities and scheduling work. One of her new supervisors says, "Who are you to tell us we have to work overtime?" Her answer is, "I'm your boss, that's who, now get with it." Joseph offers everyone in his department compensatory time and a pizza party if they put in the overtime.
-Refer to Table 12.2. Joan is using ________ power.
A) personal
B) coercive
C) legitimate
D) referent

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Joan is using legitimate power because she is enforcing the expectations of her position as the boss and directing her subordinates to work overtime on the project.

Table 12.2 The Boss Wants the Staff to Work Overtime This Week