Which of the following is a type of power within an organization?

• A. Positional power
• B. Economic power
• C. Symbolic power
• D. Cultural power

Answer: (A)

Power in organizations often comes from the authority tied to a formal role. This is positional power—the influence you have because of the position you hold in the hierarchy. It includes legitimate authority, control over resources like budgets, and the ability to direct tasks and enforce compliance.

The other ideas describe influence in broader terms but aren’t the standard form of organizational power tied to a job title. Economic power, symbolic power, and cultural power can shape influence in various situations, but the type most directly associated with a formal role is positional power.