Coercive Power Is the

question 82

Multiple Choice

Coercive power is the

• A) power exercised by use of fear of punishment for errors of omission or commission by employees.
• B) power of persuasion exercised by a charismatic leader to get compliance from reluctant subordinates.
• C) arises from manager access, control, and distribution of information that is not freely available to everyone in an organization.
• D) ability of the leader or manager to confer rewards for positive behaviors or outcomes.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or indirect.

Sensation-seeking

A trait characterized by the search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense, and the willingness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences.

Highly Arousing Activities

Activities that significantly increase physiological or psychological arousal, such as extreme sports or intense emotional experiences.

Externalizing Problems

Behaviors that are directed outwardly, often resulting in conflicts with others or behavioral issues.