Supervisor Astra Johanson Demoted One Subordinate and Fired Two Others

question 39

Multiple Choice

Supervisor Astra Johanson demoted one subordinate and fired two others for misuse of the company's communications system. What type of power was she using?

• A) referent
• B) coercive
• C) controlling
• D) influential

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