Expert power
A)is derived from organizationally conferred decision-making authority.
B)arises from manager access, control, and distribution of information that is not freely available to everyone in an organization.
C)is derived from referent power.
D)is derived from leader capability and knowledge in a particular field.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The source of expert power is leader expertise and knowledge in a particular field. The leader is the expert on whom subordinates depend for information that they need to do their jobs successfully.

Expert Power