________ power can be effective, but its exercise produces resentment and can lead the intermediaries to organize countervailing power.
A) Coercive
B) Reward
C) Legitimate
D) Expert
E) Referent

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Coercive power relies on the threat of punishment to influence behavior. While it can be effective in the short-term, using this type of power can create resentment and lead to the development of countervailing power, where those being influenced organize to resist the coercive exertions of the influencer. The other types of power (reward, legitimate, expert, and referent) are less likely to produce these negative results.

________ Power Can Be Effective, but Its Exercise Produces Resentment