Coercive Power Is the

question 126

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)type that 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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