Frequently, project managers lack legitimate power based upon position and instead resort to persuading others based upon personal relationships. This type of power is known as: a. positional power b. referent power c. coercive power d. connection power

B. referent power is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Referent power is the capability of a leader who has the power to influence and motivate followers. Referent power is power gained by those individuals who have influential and effective interpersonal relationships abilities. The advantage of referent power is that the referent leader has the ability to motivate and inspire the workers to be dedicated to their works.