"Mike, I'm really in a bind. Unless I get that report finished, Mr. Johnson will be very upset with me. Because you're my friend, I'm asking you to help me out of this jam." The speaker appears to be relying on which of the following bases of power?
A) Referent power
B) Reward power
C) Coercive power
D) Legitimate power

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The speaker is relying on their relationship with Mike as a friend, which gives them referent power. This type of power stems from admiration and respect that one person has for another, and the willingness to comply with that person's requests because of that admiration and respect.

"Mike, I'm Really in a Bind