Question

Referent power Select one: a. is the ability to take something away or punish someone for noncompliance. b. is the ability to influence due to the possession of knowledge or skill. c. stems from the personal characteristics of the person such as the degree to which we respect and want to be like them. d. stems from one's organizational role or position.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. stems from the personal characteristics of the person such as the degree to which we respect and want to be like them.

Explanation:

As with the general meaning of the word "refer" states that it is related to the object under consideration.

Similarly when we discuss about the referent power it relates to the power which is attained as because of the capabilities in one person, which makes other people desirable to be like him, or get advise from him.

Basically the other population seems to refer this person, when they face any issue regarding any decision to be take in a positive result.

These people who hold such power are of great knowledge and a positive outlook, with a gratitude in their nature.