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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African-American Clients

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