Question

Mention any two differences between power and authority.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Authority:

• Control delegated to an individual or group.

• Is a right or privilege granted to you - resides in the post or position.

• Technical and static.

• Illustrated in organizational charts - flows downwards.

• Positional.

Power :

• Control that allows influence on others.

• Comes from who you are - resides in the person / people who use it.

• Flexible and dynamic.

• Cannot be accurately illustrated - flows in many directions.

• Diffuse.

Answer 2

The differences between power and authority are :

•Power can be defined as the ability to have the ability to control other's actions.

•Authority can be defined as the formal right to give orders or commands and to take decisions.

•Authority is given to higher officials.

•Power is a kind of personal trait .