Question

How does authority differ from power?

Answer 1

difference between the two words. The word ‘authority’ is used in the sense of ‘ability’ and the word ‘power’ is used in the sense of ‘influence’. This is the main difference between the two words.

Answer 2

Power: the ability of a person or a group to influence the beliefs and actions of other people.

Authority: the right given to a manager to achieve the objectives of the organisation.

Answer 3

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