Reward power depends ________.
A) only on a manager's actual control over resources and rewards
B) only on the target person's perception that the agent has the capacity and willingness to provide promised rewards
C) on both a manager's actual control and the target's perception of that control, with the actual control being more important
D) on both a manager's actual control and the target's perception of that control, with the target's perception being more important

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Reward power is not just about the actual control a manager has over resources and rewards, but also significantly about how the target perceives that control. If the target believes the manager can and will provide the rewards, the manager's power is enhanced, making perception a crucial element.

Reward Power Depends ________