7/30/2019 Difference Between Authority and Power

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1. Formal Authority Theory: - Authority originates at the top of an organization and flowsdownward through the delegation. It creates superior subordinates relations.

2. Acceptance Authority Theory: - The degree of effective authority possessed by a manager ismeasured by the willingness of subordinates to accept it.

3. Competence authority theory: - An individual derives authority from his personal competenceand qualities. These qualities include technical competence and social prestige in the

organization.

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