Drew, marketing/sales manager for QQL Corporation, said to his employee, "Greg, I will be out next week on client business. In my absence, I'd like you to serve as acting manager. On Monday, I'd like you to lead our weekly sales meeting. Also, please assign client contacts to the sales staff for the upcoming trade show. Lastly, decide upon final terms for our contract with Systems Manufacturing, and negotiate that contract to closure. I'm glad that I can count on you." In empowering Greg, Drew has
A)demonstrated extinction.
B)shared power.
C)monopolized power.
D)personalized power.
E)centralized power.

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By giving Greg the authority to act as manager in his absence and assigning him important tasks, Drew has shared his power and delegated responsibility to Greg, thereby empowering him.

Drew, Marketing/sales Manager for QQL Corporation, Said to His Employee