Axel wants to punish a subordinate that he personally dislikes. However, the subordinate fulfils all his job duties and produces excellent work. Both Axel and the subordinate are governed by very comprehensive policies and rules negotiated by a union in a collective agreement. Which contingency does Axel lack that prevents him from arbitrarily punishing the subordinate?
A)Nonsubstitutability
B)Visibility
C)Centrality
D)Counterproductive power
E)Discretion

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Axel lacks discretion in this situation, as the comprehensive policies and rules negotiated by the union restrict his ability to arbitrarily punish the subordinate, even if he personally dislikes them. Discretion refers to the freedom to make decisions and act as one sees fit, and in this case, Axel's discretion is limited by the collective agreement.

Axel Wants to Punish a Subordinate That He Personally Dislikes