Managers Who Use Coercive Power Are Most Likely To

question 27

Multiple Choice

Managers who use coercive power are most likely to:

• A)offer reward on completion of work.
• B)assign work based on mutual agreement with employees.
• C)verbally abuse employees or withhold support from them.
• D)find a solution to his or her employees' problems.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation based on the premise that the amount of effort people expend depends on how much reward they can expect in return.

Emotional Side

The aspect of a person's character that involves emotions and feelings, impacting how they react to certain situations or interact with others.

Leaders

Persons who guide, direct, influence, or inspire others towards achieving a common goal or vision.

Feedback

Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement.