________ power is influence wielded as a result of proficiency, special skill, or knowledge.
A) Legitimate
B) Reward
C) Referent
D) Expert
E) Coercive

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Expert power is influence wielded as a result of expertise, special skill, or knowledge. As jobs become more specialized, we become increasingly dependent on experts to achieve goals. It is generally acknowledged that physicians have expertise and hence expert power: Most of us follow our doctor's advice.

________ Power Is Influence Wielded as a Result of Proficiency