International Printers, a computer hardware firm, is looking for an employee to serve as field director at the company's Paris office. Reggie wants the position and has approached Meredith, who is in charge of interviewing for the position, to convince her that he is right for the position. In this situation, Meredith has ________ power.
A) expert
B) reward
C) personal
D) referent
E) coercive

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Reward power exists when someone has control over the resources or rewards another person wants. For example, managers generally have control over raises, performance evaluations, awards, more desirable job assignments, and the resources an employee might require to perform a job effectively.

International Printers, a Computer Hardware Firm, Is Looking for an Employee