Question

What type of power lets a leader obtain obedience from his or her subordinates through threat of punishment or fear?

A.
Legitimate power

B.
Coercive power

C.
Referent power

D.
Reward power

E.
Expert power

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

B. Coercive power

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The type of power that allows a leader to obtain obedience from subordinates through threat of punishment or fear is option B: Coercive power.