SCENARIO 8-1 Your colleagues at work talk about the vice president of your area.He is feared throughout the organization as a ruthless man who is not to be "messed with." It is necessary for you to bring him a report and you are nervous about having to deal with him.
-Refer to Scenario 8-1.The vice president's bases of power likely cause which response to power in others?

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Based on the description of the vice president as being feared and ruthless, it is likely that his power is based on coercion or fear, making others comply out of a desire to avoid negative consequences rather than a genuine commitment to his goals. Therefore, the most likely response to his power is compliance rather than commitment or reward. Legitimate power is based on formal authority, which may or may not be the case for the vice president, and connection power is based on personal relationships, which is not mentioned as a factor in this scenario.

SCENARIO 8-1 Your Colleagues at Work Talk About the Vice