With authority comes power. The two go hand in hand. If you have authority but no power, you cannot expect to be respected or even acknowledged as an authority figure. To have power without authority is pointless. Even if you show dominance and power, it does not mean that you have the respect or the ability to enforce.
In history we have several instances of power and authority reigning independently as in the case of the Pope and Henry. And there was another bizzare example of Catherine and Rasputine. History is abundant with such examples of them residing in different persons, most often opposing each other and at times working in union.
what is the relationship between staff and line authority?
A relationship between people and there work
Authority justifies a state's use of power over its citizen - Apex
authority is the output of the power
Authority is the legal ability and authorization to exercise power for enforcement. Power is the actual wielding of the authority.
A vertical relationship is a connection between individuals or entities where one has authority or power over the other. In a hierarchical structure, vertical relationships impact dynamics by influencing decision-making, communication, and the distribution of resources based on the levels of authority or power within the structure.
Power refers to the ability to influence or control others, while authority is the legitimate right to exercise power. Authority is often derived from structures such as laws or institutions, giving it a formal basis compared to power, which can be more informal. In a social context, authority is generally seen as a more stable and accepted form of control than power.
Power is the ability to control, while authority is the right to enforce control.
Generally the terms 'authority' and 'power' are used interchangeably.
Actual authority is the power given to someone to do a thing or carry out an assignment. it specifies which duty to do. ostensible authority is power derived from the power given to do an act. This authority is derived as a result of the actual authority given to do an act.
A devolved government divides power between a central authority and the regional authority.
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