Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1786

Assume that you were the first person in your company to be PMP certified and also that you earned a doctorate in project management. People throughout the organization admired your achievements. Based on your success in managing projects, your
company now has adopted a management-by-projects philosophy. You have been appointed head of your company's project management office to lead the organization as it transitions to this new way of working. So far, people seem to willingly comply with your
demands and requests. In this situation, you are using which type of power?


A.
Legitimate
B. Expert
C. Contacts
D. Referent

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
Legitimate power is formal authority based on a person’s position within the organization. It comes with the right to give orders or make requests.