Question

Which one of the following statements regarding legitimate power is true?

Option A
Legitimate power is not given based on the leader's formal position in the organisation's hierarchy.

Option B
To enhance legitimate power, a leader must combine it with other forms of power.

Option C
The power of the position the manager holds, is regulated and controlled by stakeholders.

Option D
Legitimate power guarantees that an employee will have loyalty towards the manager.

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct statement regarding legitimate power is:

**Option C**: The power of the position the manager holds is regulated and controlled by stakeholders.

Legitimate power is derived from a person's formal position within an organization and is recognized by others as an authority figure. While options A, B, and D contain some elements of truth, they do not accurately capture the essence of legitimate power as effectively as Option C does.

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