CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

MORAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Authority means?
A
NO control
B
Shared control
C
Power/ In charge
D
Weak
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Power is the capacity of a person to influence others and alter their actions, beliefs, and behaviors. However, it’s important to note that there is a difference between power vs. influence. Authority is the legitimate power that a person or group is granted to practice over others within an organization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Power is an entity’s or individual’s ability to control or direct others, while authority is influence that is predicated on perceived legitimacy. Consequently, power is necessary for authority, but it is possible to have power without authority. In other words, power is necessary but not sufficient for authority.

Detailed explanation-3: -Britannica Dictionary definition of AUTHORITY. 1. [noncount] : the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is a formal right, given to the high officials. Knowledge and expertise. Power does not follow any hierarchy. Authority follows the hierarchy.

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