CLEP Management

Answer: B - Charles is using coercive power to influence his employees through the use of threats.

Key Takeaway: There are four primary types of power used in managerial or leadership settings. Legitimate power is the same as positional or authoritative power. Coercive power is the use of threats to influence employees. Expert power is derived from perceived expertise in a particular subject matter. Referent power is the power wielded when employees idealize their managers and want to emulate them.