Coercive power is the capacity to:
A)offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.
B)influence other people by virtue of formal authority,or the rights of office.
C)punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.
D)influence other people because of specialized knowledge.
E)influence other people because of their desire to identify personally with you.

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Coercive power involves using the ability to punish or withhold rewards as a way to influence others. It is based on fear and intimidation rather than positive incentives, and can lead to resentment and resistance. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

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