Coercive Power

question 27

Multiple Choice

Coercive power

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