When a manager tells an employee that he or she must do the manager a sexual favour or be fired,the manager is using which type of power?
A)Legitimate
B)Referent
C)Coercive
D)Reward
E)Expert

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Coercive power is based on the ability to deliver threats or punishment. In this scenario, the manager is threatening the employee with termination if they do not comply with the demand, which is an example of coercive power.

When a Manager Tells an Employee That He or She