Every year, The Sprinters' Club, a club for athletes, chooses one athlete among its members and declares him or her the "Outstanding Athlete of the Year." The title is based solely on performance, and all members vie for it. The power of the club to bestow this title on one of its members is an example of _____.
A) legitimate power
B) expert power
C) reward power
D) coercive power

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The power of the Sprinters' Club to declare the "Outstanding Athlete of the Year" is an example of reward power, as they have the ability to reward one member with the title based on their performance. This power is not based on expertise or authority, but rather on the ability to provide recognition and rewards. It is also not coercive, as members are not forced to compete for the title. Legitimate power would apply if the club had the authority to make decisions and enforce rules, and expert power would apply if the club had specialized knowledge or skills that gave them influence over their members.

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