The Ability to Control Others Through the Fear of Punishment

question 31

Multiple Choice

The ability to control others through the fear of punishment or the loss of valued outcomes is

• A)expert power.
• B)reward power.
• C)legitimate power.
• D)coercive power.

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Definitions:

Price Support Program

A government policy aimed at maintaining the market price of a good at a certain level to ensure that producers receive a minimum income from their products.

Efficiency Loss

A reduction in optimal resource allocation, often resulting from market distortions such as taxes or monopolies.

Taxpayers' Burden

The financial obligations imposed on taxpayers, such as taxes and public debt, required to fund government operations and obligations.

Parity Ratio

A ratio that compares the prices of a set of goods in one area or country to the prices of the same goods in another to measure purchasing power or competitiveness.