Which is more effective in gaining compliance within an organization – reward or coercive power?

Chapter 10 discusses power and politics within organizations. In your opinion,
Which is more effective in gaining compliance within an organization – reward or coercive power? Explain.
Which of the five sources of organizational power – legitimate, reward, expert, referent, or information – is the easiest to live with as an employee?
Which of the five sources of organizational power is generally the most effective in an organization? Explain. Are there circumstances in which this type of power might be rendered ineffective?
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Textbook
McShane, S., & Von Glinow, M. (2015). Organizational Behavior (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 10: 0077862589

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