Frieda,who reports to Shauna,questions the overtime schedule for the weekend.At the end of the discussion,Frieda says,"OK.I'll do it.Thanks for the opportunity to meet the head office representative that recommended you for promotion.You know,I want to be just like you! If I can follow in your career steps here,I'll be happy to work every weekend." Which part of Shauna's power base did Frieda acknowledge?
A)Expert
B)Influence
C)Coercive
D)Legitimate
E)Referent

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Frieda's statement about wanting to be just like Shauna and following in her career steps indicates that Shauna has referent power over Frieda. Referent power is based on admiration, respect, and the desire to emulate someone else's qualities or characteristics.

Frieda,who Reports to Shauna,questions the Overtime Schedule for the Weekend