When a bank robber points a gun at a bank employee, his base of ...

[swpotter12]

When a bank robber points a gun at a bank employee, his base of power is ________.
 
  A) coercive
  B) referent
  C) positional
  D) authoritative
  E) expert

Question 2

Define and describe the interactionist view of conflict.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[carojassy25]

Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) The coercive power base depends on fear of the negative results from failing to comply. It rests on the application, or the threat of application, of physical sanctions such as the infliction of pain, frustration through restriction of movement, or the controlling by force of basic physiological or safety needs. The bank teller is forced to comply.

Answer to Question 2

The interactionist approach encourages conflict on the grounds that a harmonious, peaceful, tranquil, and cooperative group is prone to becoming static, apathetic, and nonresponsive to needs for change and innovation. The major contribution of the interactionist approach, therefore, is encouraging group leaders to maintain an ongoing minimum level of conflictenough to keep the group viable, self-critical, and creative.
The interactionist view classifies conflicts in two categories, functional conflicts and dysfunctional conflicts. Functional conflict supports the goals of the group and improves its performance and is, thus, a constructive form of conflict. A conflict that hinders group performance is a destructive or dysfunctional conflict.