As organizations increasingly rely on knowledge rather than on machines and physical resources as the means of production, employees will:
A)become more tolerant of their boss's legitimate power.
B)become less willing to use organizational politics to get their way.
C)gain more referent power in the workplace.
D)lose power in the labour market.
E)gain expert power in the workplace.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As organizations rely more on knowledge production, employees who possess specialized knowledge will gain expert power in the workplace. This power comes from their ability to contribute valuable knowledge and insights to the organization, making them highly valued employees. Therefore, option E is the correct choice. The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the changes that are likely to occur when organizations shift toward knowledge-based production.

As Organizations Increasingly Rely on Knowledge Rather Than on Machines