Question

David an assistant manager at a local finance company says, "I always try to consult my staff, but in the end they do what I say or else, because I am the boss." This type of power is called A. legitimate power B. expert power C. referent power D. coercive power

Answer 1

Answer:D. coercive power

Explanation: Coercive power is defined as the use of force to get an employee to follow an instruction or order, where power comes from one's ability to punish the employee for noncompliance. This power is in use, for example, when an employee carries out an order under fear of losing their job or their annual bonus.