Madge,who reports to Yvonne,questions the overtime schedule for the weekend.At the end of the discussion,Madge says,"Sorry I bothered you.Of course I'll do it.I was just asking about the schedule.Please don't write me up for insubordination." Which part of Yvonne's power base did Madge acknowledge?
A)Expert
B)Reward
C)Coercive
D)Legitimate
E)Referent

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Madge's concern about being written up for insubordination indicates she acknowledges Yvonne's coercive power, which is the ability to enforce compliance through fear of punishment or negative consequences.

Madge,who Reports to Yvonne,questions the Overtime Schedule for the Weekend