When the civil engineer on a team estimates the quantity of steel and concrete required to build a suspension bridge, she uses ________ power.

A) expert
B) referent
C) coercive
D) reward

Expert Power

Authority or influence wielded over others based on perceived knowledge, skills, or expertise in a specific area.

Civil Engineer

A professional engineer who designs, constructs, and maintains the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings.

Suspension Bridge

A type of bridge in which the deck (the load-bearing portion) is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders.