Asked by maria humayra on Jul 03, 2024

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Heidi would love to get her company's line of bathroom cleaners into Walmart. She believes that if Walmart sells the products, other retailers will also want to. Which type of power does Heidi hope to achieve?

A) legitimate
B) information
C) coercive
D) referent
E) expertise

Referent Power

A type of influence capability based on the charisma and appeal of the leader which inspires others.

Walmart

A global retail giant based in the US that runs a series of massive supercenters, budget-friendly department outlets, and supermarkets.

Bathroom Cleaners

Products specifically formulated to clean, disinfect, and deodorize bathrooms, tackling various surfaces such as toilets, tiles, and sinks.

  • Detect the assorted kinds of power at play in channel relationships and their consequent impact.
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Oneyda OlveraJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Heidi is hoping to achieve referent power by getting Walmart to carry her company's line of bathroom cleaners. If Walmart sells the products successfully, it would create a social proof and other retailers would want to sell them as well.