Question: Problem / critical issue: The USS Alabama receives an authentic order to launch nuclear missiles. In the six minutes until missiles will be launched, another

Problem/critical issue: The USS Alabama receives an authentic order to launch nuclear missiles. In the six minutes until missiles will be launched, another order comes in but is cut off.....and Ramsey and Hunter have conflicting interpretations of the situation.
Ramsey wants to launch nuclear missiles without further confirmation that they were commanded to do so;
Hunter wants to get further confirmation of order to launch before doing so
Given this problem, please do the following analyses
First, treat Captain Ramsey as the influencer and Mr. Hunter and the other crew members as the targets. Assess Captain Ramsey's legitimate authority and coercive power in this scene. (Sig)
Second, treat Mr. Hunter as the influencer and Captain Ramsey and the other crew members as the targets. Assess Mr. Hunter's legitimate authority and coercive power in this scene.
Outcomes: What outcomes were achieved? (hint: be sure to answer this question using the terms in the power diagnostic framework)

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