Asked by arianna denn-thiele on Jun 09, 2024
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Employees have ______, ranging from sarcasm to ostracism, to ensure that coworkers conform to team norms.
A) reward power
B) legitimate power
C) referent power
D) expert power
E) coercive power
Coercive Power
is the ability to influence others' behavior through threats, punishment, or other negative sanctions, relying on fear to gain compliance.
Ostracism
The social or professional exclusion of an individual by their peers or organization, often resulting in negative psychological and emotional consequences.
Sarcasm
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt, often characterized by saying the opposite of what is meant to highlight the absurdity of a situation.
- Become familiar with the various types of power present in organizations.
- Distinguish between sources and forms of influence in organizations.
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Stephanie MarentisJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The power to punish or coerce, also known as coercive power, can be used by employees to enforce conformity to team norms through techniques such as sarcasm or ostracism. Reward, legitimate, referent, and expert power do not necessarily involve enforcing conformity to team norms through coercive techniques.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the various types of power present in organizations.
- Distinguish between sources and forms of influence in organizations.