A new employee in the finance department prominently displays diplomas and past awards indicating his financial expertise.What contingency of power is this person trying to increase?
A) Counterpower
B) Non-substitutability
C) Centrality
D) Discretion
E) Visibility

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Those who control valued resources or knowledge will wield power only when others are aware of these sources of power-in other words, when the power is visible. People often use public symbols as cues to make their power sources known to others. Many professionals display their educational diplomas and awards on office walls to remind visitors of their expertise.

A New Employee in the Finance Department Prominently Displays Diplomas