Which of the Following Statements Regarding Coercion Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding coercion is false?

• A) Coercive power is appropriate to use in maintaining discipline and enforcing rules.
• B) There has been a general increase in use of coercion by all types of leaders.
• C) Without coercive power, employees may not take you seriously and ignore your requests.
• D) Coercion is effective when applied to a small percentage of followers under conditions considered legitimate by most of them.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that an individual’s motivation is an outcome of how much an individual wants a reward, the assessment of the likelihood that the effort will lead to expected performance, and the belief that the performance will lead to a reward.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive fairness in the distribution of resources and rewards, influencing their motivation and satisfaction.

Goal-Setting Theory

An organizational framework positing that specific and challenging goals, along with appropriate feedback, facilitate improved worker performance.

Negative Reinforcement

Strengthens a behaviour by making the avoidance of an undesirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.