Countervailing power refers to:
A) A second source of power held by the power holder in case the main source of power is ineffective
B) The initial feeling of power employees experience when they are given more freedom and control over their jobs
C) The capacity to keep someone who is more powerful than you in the exchange relationship
D) A method of measuring the number of times an employee uses his or her power each day

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Countervailing power refers to the ability of a party with less power to keep a more powerful party in check by finding ways to balance the power in the relationship. This can be achieved through various means such as forming coalitions, using third-party mediation, or threatening to take one's business elsewhere.

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