Question

What uses of power and authority characterize the behaviour of the parties to the conflict

Answer 1

Answer:

Authority is the formal right to make decisions and to influence workers behaviour to implement those decisions based on organizational relationship. Power on the other hand is the ability of a manager to influence the behaviour of workers based on informal relationship

Answer 2

Whether formal or informal, the essence of authority and power in organization is to mould, modify, direct, and influence the behaviour of workers toward the achievement of organizational objectives. ... Conflicts can equally happen within groups of workers or between groups in the organization.