The primary bases of positional power include all of the following EXCEPT
A) referent power.
B) legitimate power.
C) reward power.
D) coercive power.
E) All of these are bases of positional power.

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Referent power is not a base of positional power. It is a personal power that comes from the individual's charisma, personality or interpersonal skills. The other choices (legitimate power, reward power and coercive power) are all bases of positional power as they are derived from the individual's position in an organization.

The Primary Bases of Positional Power Include All of the Following