Jessica is in a position of power that does not derive from her physical strength or natural ability to dominate others, but from the fact that she has been hired as an executive at a corporation.We would refer to the power that Jessica's institutionalized role gives her as
A) manipulation.
B) authority.
C) dominance.
D) status.

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Jessica's institutionalized role as an executive at a corporation gives her legitimate authority, which is a form of power that derives from her position in the organization's hierarchy. This power is not based on her physical strength or dominating tendencies but on her formal role within the company.

Jessica Is in a Position of Power That Does Not