Differentiate between power and authority

What will be an ideal response?


Power is the ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will. Authority is a type of power whose exercise is governed by the norms and statuses of organizations. Authority is power that is accepted as legitimate by those whom it affects.

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. true b. false

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Discuss the effect of the bamboo ceiling

What will be an ideal response?

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In regards to leadership,

a. all leaders must have some amount of charisma. b. personality traits are more important than behavior. c. all leaders should have the ability to influence others' behavior. d. authoritarian leaders are more effective than democratic leaders. e. leaders are born, not made.

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