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.
The base of power the vice president does not seem to have is

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Referent power is based on admiration, respect, and a desire to be like someone. In this scenario, people do not seem to have admiration or respect towards the vice president, as they fear him for his ruthlessness. Hence, he lacks referent power. The other types of power, such as reward, expert, legitimate, and connection, are not mentioned in the scenario, so we cannot assume whether he has these types of power or not.

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