An unwritten rule at work is that a boss promotes the people who work the longest hours. It is never said, but the boss' value for long hours is something that one needs to pick up on to be successful at that organization. Which source of power is this an example of?
A) legitimacy
B) network
C) personal charisma/referent power
D) legitimate power

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This is an example of legitimacy because it involves an unwritten rule or norm that guides behavior within the organization, indicating that the source of power comes from accepted standards or norms rather than formal positions, personal connections, or charisma.

An Unwritten Rule at Work Is That a Boss Promotes