A manager's legitimate power over subordinates exists when:
A)the organization grants formal authority over the employees.
B)the manager is able to reward or punish the employees.
C)employees agree to let the manager have power over them.
D)employees are blinded by the manager's charisma.
E)the organization grants formal authority AND employees agree to let the manager use this authority.

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Legitimate power is power that is granted formally by the organization to a manager, and it is acknowledged by the employees. In this case, both conditions are met in option E as the organization has granted formal authority and the employees have agreed to let the manager use this authority. Therefore, this is the most accurate answer. Option A is only partially correct as it only refers to the formal grant of authority, whereas option B is only partially correct as it only refers to the use of rewards and punishments. Option C is incorrect as it implies that power is granted by the employees, rather than by the organization. Option D is incorrect as it refers to a different type of power (charismatic power), which is not related to legitimate power.

A Manager's Legitimate Power Over Subordinates Exists When