Mark is a manager in the accounting department of a small firm.On account of the rising absenteeism,Mark has threatened employees with loss of pay in the event that they take unscheduled leaves.This is an example of which of the following bases of power?
A) Referent power
B) Reward power
C) Expert power
D) Coercive power

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This is an example of coercive power, which involves the use of threats, punishment or loss of benefits to influence behavior. Mark is using the threat of loss of pay to discourage employees from taking unscheduled leaves.

Mark Is a Manager in the Accounting Department of a Small