POWER, INFLUENCE AND AUTHORITY

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Sociology

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Origin of the word power

From Latin potere or French pouvoir meaning the ability or capacity

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Definition of power by Andrew Heywood

Ability to achieve desired outcome through whatever means

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Characteristics of power

  1. Subject- victim relationship

  2. Goal dimension

  3. Need dimension

  4. Influence dimension

  5. Instrument dimension

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Sources of power

  1. Knowledge

  2. Status

  3. Personality

  4. The media

  5. Offering reward

  6. Threat of punishment

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