When a foreman orders an assembly-line employee to carry out a task that the employee perceives as unethical, yet the employee feels compelled to do it because of the foreman's position, the foreman is exercising

A) legitimate power.
B) expert power.
C) reward power.
D) coercive power.
E) referent power.

Legitimate Power

Refers to the authority a person has by virtue of their position or role within an organization, granting them the right to make decisions, command, or influence others.

Assembly-Line Employee

An individual who works in a manufacturing process or factory setting, responsible for performing specific tasks as products move along the production line.

Foreman

A worker, especially in manual industries, who supervises and directs other workers.