Your colleagues at work are constantly talking about the vice president in your region. He is perceived throughout the organization as a ruthless man who is not to be antagonized. It is necessary for you to bring him a report, and you are very nervous about having to deal with him.
-The vice president's major base of power seems to be ________.

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The description of the vice president as "ruthless" and "not to be antagonized" indicates a use of coercive power, which is based on fear of punishment or negative consequences.

Your Colleagues at Work Are Constantly Talking About the Vice