Which type of power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position?
A) Personal
B) Position
C) Referent
D) Information
E) Formal

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Position power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position. Personal power comes from an individual's unique qualities or characteristics, referent power comes from being admired or respected by others, information power comes from possession of or access to valuable information, and formal power is a broader term that encompasses position power as well as other types of power granted by an organization's structure or processes.

Which Type of Power Stems from the Formal Hierarchy or Authority