Coercive Power Is the Capacity To

question 137

Multiple Choice

Coercive power is the capacity to:

• A) offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.
• B) influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office.
• C) punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.
• D) influence other people because of specialized knowledge.
• E) influence other people by personally identifying with them.

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Definitions:

Group Development

The process through which a group evolves over time, typically moving through stages from forming to performing, with the aim of achieving effectiveness and cohesion.

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Hull House

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Ad Hoc Committee

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