Which of the following statements about power is true?
A)Power exists only when the power holder is able to change someone's behavior.
B)Power requires asymmetric dependence in a relationship.
C)Power is the actual practice of influencing others.
D)Power exists only when one person has something of value for a second person, but the second person has nothing of value for the first person.
E)People cannot have power over others by controlling a desired job assignment, useful information, important resources, or even the privilege of being associated with someone.

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Although dependence is a key element of power relationships, we use the phrase "asymmetric dependence" because the less powerful party still has some degree of power over the power holder.

Which of the Following Statements About Power Is True