WGU D073 Study Guide questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
What are the 5 types of power in leadership under "Theories of Leadership"? Explain each.
- correct answer Reward power: the power people have because others believe they can bestow
rewards upon them
Coercive power: the power people have because others believe they can inflict pain or take away
something they value
Referent power: the power people have because others want to associate with or be occupied by them
Expert or resource power: the power people have because others believe they bestow useful knowledge
Legitimate power: the power people have because others believe they possess the "right" to influence
them and they ought to obey
What are the 4 major functions of a manager?
- correct answer Planning: develop a roadmap or series of objectives that must be met to achieve the
goals of the organization
Organizing: using resources in the most effective way, assigning tasks, delegating responsibilities, and
determining who is reportable to whom in the organization
Negotiating: managers must be influential leaders who can negotiate between parties, complete tasks,
and lead employees
Controlling: process of monitoring progress and correcting for any veering off the path
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
What are the 5 types of power in leadership under "Theories of Leadership"? Explain each.
- correct answer Reward power: the power people have because others believe they can bestow
rewards upon them
Coercive power: the power people have because others believe they can inflict pain or take away
something they value
Referent power: the power people have because others want to associate with or be occupied by them
Expert or resource power: the power people have because others believe they bestow useful knowledge
Legitimate power: the power people have because others believe they possess the "right" to influence
them and they ought to obey
What are the 4 major functions of a manager?
- correct answer Planning: develop a roadmap or series of objectives that must be met to achieve the
goals of the organization
Organizing: using resources in the most effective way, assigning tasks, delegating responsibilities, and
determining who is reportable to whom in the organization
Negotiating: managers must be influential leaders who can negotiate between parties, complete tasks,
and lead employees
Controlling: process of monitoring progress and correcting for any veering off the path
