Which of the following individuals best represents a person with referent power?
A) John, the finance head, is the deciding authority on various organizational activities.
B) Harry, a marketing manager, often punishes his subordinates when they fail to follow the organization's rules and regulations.
C) Vinita, an executive, has a great personality, and everyone in the organization respects and admires her for her intelligence.
D) Susan, a team lead, motivates her team members by giving them incentives and promotions for improved performance.

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Vinita, an executive, has referent power as her personality and personal characteristics are respected and admired by everyone in the organization. Options A, B, and D represent individuals with legitimate, coercive, and reward power, respectively.

Which of the Following Individuals Best Represents a Person with Referent