Z-Mart,the nation's top grocery store chain,requires suppliers to perform bulk breaking activities that vary from store to store.Bulk breaking is both costly and time consuming for suppliers,but the implied threat of being dropped from Z-Mart's approved vendor list influences suppliers to comply.What type of power is Z-Mart most likely using?
A) reward
B) coercive
C) expert
D) referent
E) legitimate

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Z-Mart is using coercive power because they are using the threat of removing suppliers from their approved vendor list to force them to comply with their bulk breaking requirements.

Z-Mart,the Nation's Top Grocery Store Chain,requires Suppliers to Perform Bulk