Coersive Power
5. Coercive power
This type of power comes from the belief that one can punish another in order to achieve compliance from them. This is usually tied to legitimate power.
For example, a boss has the authority to reprimand an employee for not complying with a request.
However, this type of power can also be tied to reward/expert power if you have information/skills that could help someone, but by withholding this help, you are, in effect, punishing them.
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