Describe referent power and give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


Referent power comes from others’ desire to be like you. If an employee is doing
fantastic work and is positive and others try to emulate this person, this an expression of
referent power.

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a. program evaluation b. human performance technology c. human performance improvement d. behavior engineering Model

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Alan criticizes his secretary because he can’t criticize his boss. This is an example of ______.

A. direct provocation B. displaced aggression C. frustration D. aggressive model

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The doctrine of ________ allows the court to order an oral contract for the sale of land or transfer of another interest in real property to be specifically performed if it has been partially performed and performance is necessary to avoid injustice.

A. part performance B. undue performance C. equitable performance D. promissory estoppel

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The following balance sheet information is provided for Apex Company for Year 2:     Assets   Cash$5200? Accounts receivable 11,350? Inventory 14,600? Prepaid expenses 1400? Plant and equipment, net of depreciation 19,300? Land 13,200? Total assets$65,050? Liabilities and stockholders' Equity   Accounts payable$2670? Salaries payable 8430? Bonds payable (due in ten years) 11,000? Common stock, no par 17,500? Retained earnings 25,450? Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$65,050? What is the company's working capital?

A. $5450 B. $28,480 C. $9050 D. $21,450

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