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darbym82

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Larry can assign Oliver work activities that Oliver finds unpleasant. Larry possesses ________ power over Oliver.
 
  A) reward
  B) expert
  C) legitimate
  D) coercive
  E) referent

Question 2

With reference to the interactionist view of conflict, conflict that relates to the content and goals of work is called ________ conflict.
 
  A) job
  B) task
  C) relationship
  D) process
  E) communication
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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) The coercive power base depends on fear of the negative results from failing to comply. If A can assign B work activities B finds unpleasant or treat B in a manner B finds embarrassing, A possesses coercive power over B.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Task conflict relates to the content and goals of the work. Low to moderate levels of task conflict stimulate discussion of ideas. Task conflict is related to positive outcomes only when all members share the same goals and have high levels of trust.


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