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 thereby preventing him from to punishing the subordinate?
A)Counterproductive power
B)Non-substitutability
C)Centrality
D)Discretion
E)Visibility

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Axel lacks discretion, which refers to the freedom to make decisions without being constrained by rules or policies. In this scenario, both Axel and the subordinate are governed by comprehensive policies and rules negotiated by a union in a collective agreement, which limits Axel's ability to punish the subordinate based on personal reasons.

Axel Wants to Punish a Subordinate That He Personally Dislikes