Managers who use coercive power are most likely to:
A)offer reward on completion of work.
B)assign work based on mutual agreement with employees.
C)verbally abuse employees or withhold support from them.
D)find a solution to his or her employees' problems.

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Coercive power involves the use of threats and punishment to influence others. Managers who use coercive power are likely to verbally abuse employees or withhold support from them as a means to enforce compliance or achieve desired outcomes.

Managers Who Use Coercive Power Are Most Likely To