SCENARIO 8-1 Your colleagues at work are constantly talking about the vice president in your area.He is feared throughout the organization as a ruthless man who is not to be "messed with".It is necessary for you to bring him a report and you are very nervous about having to deal with him.
You know that the vice president has the authority to accept or reject your report.This is part of his ________ power.

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The vice president's authority over whether to accept or reject the report is based on his legitimate power, which comes from his formal position in the organization. The other types of power listed (reward, coercive, expert, connection) are not particularly relevant or applicable to this scenario.

SCENARIO 8-1 Your Colleagues at Work Are Constantly Talking About