Coercive power
Coercive power is a power base that is dependent on fear of the negative effects from failing to comply.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Coercive power. A power base that is dependent on fear of the negative effects from failing to comply.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Coercive power. The power a leader has to punish or control.
