Former Norwich City defender Leon Barnett believes a manager with a "fear factor" can be a positive thing in a dressing room.
Head coach Philippe Clement has already proven to be a no-nonsense character since his appointment last month and the Canaries achieved their first home win of the season against QPR in his third game in charge.
They remain next to bottom of the Championship though, following Saturday's 3-2 loss at Watford, a game in which they twice held the lead.
"I think that can have an effect on the squad; you want to work hard and you don't want to put a foot wrong.