Coercive Power Is the

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) 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.