A manager who gets more financial resources for her department because of the position she holds has
A) Actual power.
B) Potential for power.
C) Relational power.
D) Potential power.

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Actual power refers to the ability to influence others or control resources because of the position one holds. In this case, the manager's ability to secure more financial resources for her department directly because of her position exemplifies actual power.

A Manager Who Gets More Financial Resources for Her Department