A software engineer was able to get placed into the group working on the most critical part of a new software program.She also made a habit of arriving at work around 5 a.m., knowing that some of the top corporate leaders would arrive that early once in a while.This software engineer's actions increased her power mainly through:
A)decreased non-substitutability.
B)increased legitimate power.
C)increased coercive power.
D)increased discretion.
E)increased visibility.

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By making a habit of arriving at work early, the software engineer increased her visibility, which means that she was more easily noticed by those in positions of power. This increased visibility likely enhanced her power within the organization, as it made it more likely that these top corporate leaders would take notice of her and potentially give her more opportunities or resources to work with.

A Software Engineer Was Able to Get Placed into the Group