From a somewhat mechanistic standpoint, managers may enhance their referent power by all of these EXCEPT

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Choosing a laissez faire system, where the manager is hands-off and does not actively engage with their subordinates, would not enhance their referent power. Referent power is based on the manager's ability to be seen as a role model and respected by their subordinates, which cannot be achieved through a laissez faire approach.

From a Somewhat Mechanistic Standpoint, Managers May Enhance Their Referent