Adam Smith is personal assistant to Stan Churchill, the President of North Sea Shipping. Because of his position, Mr. Smith has access to a tremendous amount of information that flows in and out of the president's office. Mr. Smith's unique access provides him __________ power.
A) information
B) coercive
C) referent
D) legitimate
E) expert

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Adam Smith's unique access to a tremendous amount of information due to his position as a personal assistant to the president of North Sea Shipping provides him with information power. This type of power is derived from possessing knowledge that others need or want.

Adam Smith Is Personal Assistant to Stan Churchill, the President