Roland makes it a point to always offer help in technical areas in which he is skilled and knowledgeable. His subordinates trust his judgment, and form one of the most productive units in the company. What type of power is Roland exerting?
A) legitimate power
B) expert power
C) coercive power
D) referent power
E) reward power

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Roland is exerting expert power, as he is using his expertise and knowledge to gain influence and trust from his subordinates. This is evident in the fact that his unit is productive and his subordinates trust his judgment.

Roland Makes It a Point to Always Offer Help in Technical