Managers at Top-Tech Inc.determined that there would be no end-of-year bonuses due to predicted leveling of sales.Perry,a department manager,let his staff know that even high-performing employees would not get bonuses this year.This change limits Perry's _____ power.

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The leader who has reward power influences others because she controls valued rewards;people comply with the leader's wishes to receive those rewards.If company policy dictates that everyone receive the same salary increase,a leader's reward power decreases because he or she is unable to give higher raises.