A resource dependency understanding of power suggests which of the following is true?
A) If someone else has a higher position than you, that person has power over you.
B) If you believe that you have power over someone, you can influence them.
C) If someone else has something you want or need, that person has power over you.
D) If you attribute power to someone else, they have influence over you.

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Resource dependency theory posits that power in relationships comes from controlling access to resources that others need or want. Thus, if someone has something you need or want, they have power over you.

A Resource Dependency Understanding of Power Suggests Which of the Following