Ed,who has little status,says he will get the boss to fire you if you don't support his ideas.Ed is using ____ power.

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

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something, often determined by a combination of factors like wealth, authority, and achievement.

Boss

An individual who is in charge of a worker or organization, possessing the authority and responsibility over decision-making and management within the workplace.

Coercive Power

The ability of an individual or group to compel or control actions of others through the threat of punishment or the implementation of sanctions.