In an effort to remain competitive,Bombardier has laid off nearly 7,000 employees under the leadership of CEO Alain Bellemare. Under Fiedler's contingency theory,what would Bombardier's employees see Bellemare as having?

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According to Fiedler's contingency theory, strong position power is characterized by having control over resources, formal authority and the ability to punish or reward. Bellemare's decision to lay off nearly 7,000 employees demonstrates that he has strong position power as he has the ability to make significant decisions that impact the organization and its employees.

In an Effort to Remain Competitive,Bombardier Has Laid Off Nearly