Employees who engage in social networking tend to
A)develop both their referent and legitimate power.
B)develop their referent power.
C)have a low level of Machiavellianism.
D)be less powerful in the long run.
E)develop their legitimate power.

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Referent power is based on the relationships and networks that an individual has with others. Engaging in social networking helps employees to build and strengthen these relationships, thereby increasing their referent power. Legitimate power, on the other hand, is derived from a person's position or role within an organization and is not directly influenced by social networking.

Employees Who Engage in Social Networking Tend to