Alita is appointed to a temporary supervisory position at work when her boss goes on medical leave. Alita is in charge of answering employees' questions, settling conflicts, and approving sick and vacation days. When Alita's supervisor returns, Alita can no longer perform those functions because she has lost her ________ power.

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Alita's ability to perform supervisory functions such as answering questions, settling conflicts, and approving days off is based on her legitimate power, which comes from her appointed position. When her supervisor returns and she is no longer in that position, she loses this legitimate power.

Alita Is Appointed to a Temporary Supervisory Position at Work