The Top Management of a Company Determined That Their End-Of-Year

The top management of a company determined that their end-of-year bonuses would not be given due to low sales. Sarah, a department manager, informed her staff that even high-performing employees should not expect a bonus. Sarah's _____ power was limited by the decision of the top management.

A) legitimate
B) reward
C) expert
D) referent
E) coercive