Supervisor Astra Johanson demoted one subordinate and fired two others for misuse of the company's communications system. What type of power was she using?

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Coercive power involves the threat of punishment or actual punishment in order to influence behavior. In this case, Astra Johanson used her power to demote and fire employees in order to control and deter the misuse of the company's communications system.

Supervisor Astra Johanson Demoted One Subordinate and Fired Two Others