Asked by Brenda Wilson on Sep 27, 2024

Employees comply to the Legitimate power base because they like,believe in,or want to emulate the person and what he or she represents.

Legitimate Power Base

A source of influence based on the formal authority one holds within an organization's structure or society's laws.

Emulate

To mimic or imitate with the intent of matching or surpassing the original.

Believe In

To have confidence or faith in the truth, existence, or reliability of something, often without absolute proof.

  • Understand different bases of power and how they influence organizational behavior.
  • Contrast formal and informal bases of authority and their significance for organizational operations.