POWER IS; Commonlly associated with politics authority and wealth. The idea of power is that of being able to influence the actions or decisions of others, either through the use of soft power tactics or blatant coercion. POWER Is the ability to influence the behavior of other people with or without resistance. Power can be seen as evil or unjust. It is often expressed upward or downward POWER CAN BE HELD THROUGH; Delegated authority Social class Resource currency Personal or group charisma Ascribed power Expertise(ability, skills) Persuasion(direct ,indirect or subliminal) Knowledge (granted or withheld, shared or kept secret) Celebrity Force(Law)(violence, military/police might, coercion) Moral persuasion including religion Operation of group dynamics such as public relations Social influence AUTHORITY Refers to power vested in an individual or organization by the state. Authority also refers to recognized expertise in an area of academic knowledge
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:34:55 +0000
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