Question

Distinguish between power and related terms. in about 250 words each

Answer 1

By the term power, we mean the personal capacity of an individual to influence others to do or not to do an act. It is independent and informal in nature derived from charisma and status. It is an acquired ability that comes from knowledge and expertise. It is the right to control other’s actions, decisions and performances.

Power is not hierarchical, i.e. it can flow in any direction like it can flow from superior to subordinate (downward) or junior to senior (upward), or between the persons working at the same level, but different departments of the same organization (horizontal), or between the persons working at different levels and departments of the same organization (diagonal). In this way, it is not confined to any boundaries. Moreover, the element of politics is usually attached to it.

Definition of Authority
Authority is legal and formal right to a person, who can take decisions, give orders and commands to others to perform a particular task. It is conferred to high officials, to accomplish organisation’s objectives. It is hierarchical in nature, it flows downward, i.e. delegated from superior to the subordinate.

In general, authority is exercised to get things done through others. It is attached to the position, i.e. any person who gets the position enjoys the authority attached to it, the higher the position, the higher would be his authority. As the authority lies in the designation, in the absence of authority, the position offered to the person would be ofno use. Moreover, it is restricted to the organisation only.

Answer 2

India is the largest democratic country in the world.The base of our political ecosystem is our democracy.

The democratic division of political powers are provided by our honorable constitution.

The power related terms are, control, influence, authority.

Power is the political supremacy of ruling a region after being elected by the public in the election.

But on the other hand;

1)control is the practical supremacy procedures over that political region by using the power

2) influence is also important to achieve powers in the political field,it is used to influence and flatter public for own benefit

3) authority is not accessible by single entity in our political ecosystem,it is divided and distributed among various sectors of political ecosystem