Decision Point: Julia's Power Tactic

"That's the worst idea I've heard today," Julia scoffs. "You can't even run this company in this old warehouse without me, much less take the group over to the fancy new complex and grow it big. Do you even know what I do here?"

You have to admit to yourself that you've become removed from day-to-day operations and do not know how to do what she does, but her anger is making you angry, too, so you choose to stay silent.

She concludes, "I am not going to compete for a title and risk becoming just a director. Just ask the others; they'll hate this idea, too. I'll leave!"

Which power tactic is Julia employing?

1. Pressure
2. Rational persuasion
3. Inspirational appeal
4. Consultation