_____ is the right to influence another person.

A) Coercion
B) Authority
C) Ingratiation
D) Expertise

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience within an organizational or social hierarchy.

Coercion

The act of compelling or forcing someone to act in a certain way by use of threats or pressure.

Ingratiation

A psychological technique where an individual attempts to become more attractive or likable to another, often through flattery or other means.