Managers who use coercive power are most likely to:

A) offer reward on completion of work.
B) assign work based on mutual agreement with employees.
C) verbally abuse employees or withhold support from them.
D) find a solution to his or her employees' problems.

Coercive Power

The ability of a person to influence others' actions through threats, punishment, or negative reinforcement.

Verbally Abuse

the act of using words to mistreat or insult another person, often resulting in emotional harm.

Withhold Support

The act of intentionally refraining from providing assistance, endorsement, or resources that could aid someone or something.