Coercive power is the capacity to:
A) offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.
B) influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office.
C) punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.
D) influence other people because of specialized knowledge.
E) influence other people by personally identifying with them.

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Coercive power involves the ability to punish or withhold rewards in order to influence others. This can include threats, disciplinary actions, or other consequences for failing to comply with requests or expectations.

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