There is a shortage of nurses on weekends. The unit manager asks nurses to work every other weekend in return for an additional 8 hours of paid vacation per month. Which type of power is this manager using?
A) Legitimate power
B) Expert power
C) Referent power
D) Reward power

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1. Legitimate power is the authority to make a request of staff.
2. Expert power is based on a manager having unique skills or knowledge.
3. Referent power is based on the employees' respect for a manager. They comply with requests out of respect for the manager.
4. Reward power is based on the inducements a manager can offer a staff. In this case, the manager can offer increased benefits.

There Is a Shortage of Nurses on Weekends