When a manager uses referent power,he or she has the capacity to:
A)influence other people because of specialized knowledge.
B)influence other people by virtue of formal authority,or the rights of office.
C)punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.
D)influence other people because of their desire to identify personally with you.
E)offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.

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Referent power is the ability to influence others due to their desire to personally identify with the person in power. This type of power is based on admiration and respect for the individual, rather than formal authority or knowledge. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

When a Manager Uses Referent Power,he or She Has the Capacity