You and your co-workers are struggling to learn a new software program at work, and you are on a tight deadline to get a report to a major client when your boss decides to step in. which of the following uses of power by your boss would run counter to the common goals at work?

The correct answer is letter "D": announcing that anyone who is not proficient by Friday will be replaced.

Explanation:

In front of problematic situations at work, managers should find a way to solve them even employees' are at fault and they represent the reason for the issue. Putting pressure on them is unlikely to help. In fact, pressing employees will only create a tense environment which could lead to workers making mistakes.

Thus, letting employees know that some of them will be replaced if they are not efficient at doing something at work is counterproductive while pursuing achieving the organization's goals.