Which of the following is true of legitimate power?
A)It is based on an agent's ability to cause a target to have an unpleasant experience.
B)It is based on an agent's ability to control rewards that a target wants.
C)It is based on an agent's position and mutual agreement with a target.
D)It is based on interpersonal attraction between an agent and a target.

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Legitimate power is derived from an agent's position or role within an organization or structure, and the mutual agreement or recognition by others that the agent has the right to exert influence or make certain decisions. This type of power is not based on the ability to provide rewards, cause unpleasant experiences, or personal attraction, but rather on the formal authority granted to a position.

Which of the Following Is True of Legitimate Power