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COERCIVE POWER [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Offences and crimes
  • National and International Security

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
OBS

usage abusif des pouvoirs coercitifs exceptionnels : terme tiré du mini-lexique Terrorisme et sécurité nationale, et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Group Dynamics
DEF

The power of a leader that is derived from fear. The follower perceives the leader as a person who can punish deviant behavior and actions.

CONT

Coercive power is similar to reward power in that it also involves O's ability to manipulate the attainment of valences. Coercive power of O/P stems from the expectation on the part of P that he will be punished by O if he fails to conform to the influence attempt.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dynamique des groupes
DEF

[pouvoir] qu'exerce un membre perçu comme pouvant punir.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dinámica de grupos
DEF

Capacidad de un individuo para influenciar sobre los demás por medio del castigo (que puede ser regaño, asignación de trabajos indeseados, inhabilitación o suspensión sin goce de sueldo, despido, entre otros) [...]

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