Leroy was recently elected to the position of chair of his department at the university. With regard to department business, Leroy now has which type of power?
A) Reward
B) Expert
C) Legitimate
D) Coercive

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As the chair of the department, Leroy has been elected to a position of authority with a defined set of responsibilities and decision-making power, which is known as legitimate power. Reward power is the ability to provide incentives or rewards, expert power is based on knowledge or expertise, and coercive power is the ability to punish or enforce consequences, none of which are directly applicable to Leroy's situation as department chair.

Leroy Was Recently Elected to the Position of Chair of His