The top management of a company determined that their end-of-year bonuses would not be given due to low sales. Suzanne, a department manager, informed her staff that even high-performing employees should not expect a bonus. Suzanne's ________ power was limited by the decision of the top management.

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Suzanne's reward power was limited by the decision of the top management because reward power is based on the ability to control the allocation of rewards valued by others, and the decision to not give bonuses directly impacts her ability to provide such rewards.

The Top Management of a Company Determined That Their End-Of-Year