The Power Of Captain Ramsey In Crimson Tide

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After reviewing the movie “Crimson Tide” the part wear Captain Ramsey is relieved of his duties. I believe the type of power Lt. Commander Hunter displayed is a form capitalizing on opportunity he knew the crew was divide. Most of them did not agree with the captain leadership style. Lt Commander Hunters also used what I consider a form rational persuasion. Rational persuasion is using logical arguments or factual evidence to influence others and convince them a proposal or request is workable and likely to achieve a goal.
The type of power Captain Ramsey display are coercive power which is the most primitive type of power in the workplace, Legitimate Power and Expert Power. Captain Ramsey was appointed the president. As the senior officer