Power and Authority

Question 1

Is defined as the ability to accomplish desired objectives even if there is resistance or opposition from others.

Answer 1

POWER

Question 2

Is power that people vest or place in someone that they agree to follow.

Answer 2

AUTHORITY

Question 3

Power derived from rules and regulations that are enacted legally.

Answer 3

RATIONAL-LEGAL AUTHORITY

Question 4

This type of authority exists because of an organization called bureaucracy. Hence, it is also referred to as bureaucratic authority.

Answer 4

RATIONAL-LEGAL AUTHORITY

Question 5

To ensure that everyone follows these rules and regulations, offices are established which are then occupied by people.

Answer 5

RATIONAL-LEGAL AUTHORITY

Question 6

This is a type of authority found mostly in pre-modern or pre-industrial societies, where values and beliefs are shared by virtually everyone in the society

Answer 6

TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY

Question 7

As societies embrace industrialization, the demand for rational rules to guide everyday life also increase and dominate.

Answer 7

RATIONAL-LEGAL AUTHORITY

Question 8

Rulers are not elected to positions of authority nor are the society’s members given choices on the person they want to rule over them.

Answer 8

TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY

Question 9

History is replete with charismatic persons who have moved others to drop whatever they’re doing, change their beliefs and follow the charismatics leader.

Answer 9

CHARISMATIC AUTHORITY

Question 10

A power legitimized by a person’s extraordinary qualities that convince others to follow him or her despite great adversities.

Answer 10

CHARISMATIC AUTHORITY