Power stemming from formal authority based on the particular position a person holds in an organization is commonly referred to as coercive power.

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Power stemming from formal authority based on the particular position a person holds in an organization is referred to as legitimate power, not coercive power. Coercive power is based on the ability to deliver punishments.

Power Stemming from Formal Authority Based on the Particular Position