Difference between power and authority in organizational behavior
Answers
Answered by
2
Answer:
The difference between power and authority can be drawn clearly on the following grounds: Power is defined as the ability or potential of an individual to influence others and control their actions. Authority is the legal and formal right to give orders and commands, and take decisions.
Explanation:
Although the terms power, authority and influence are often used synonymously, there is a difference between them. Power is the ability to effect a change in an individual or a group in some way.
That is, power need not correspond with a person's organizational position. Authority, on the other hand, is legitimate.
Similar questions