Question

Your immediate supervisor is a nice person. He helps you solve your problems and gives valuable advice. You admire your supervisor and aspire to become like him. The power that your supervisor possesses over you is known as ________ power.

Answer 1

Answer:

(E)

Explanation:

Referent power is effective in any form of business activity. It is something which inspires the employees and to see their managers as a role model. In the above example, my supervisor has referent power over me because I consider him my role model. Some supervisors have certain interpersonal skills which help them to become a role model and a good manager.