POWER AND AUTHORITY

POWER

It’s the ability of individual or groups to induce or influence the beliefs or actions of other persons or groups

Although there are many different BASES OF POWER:1.Legitimate power2.Expertness3.Reward power4. Coercive power

AUTHORITY

It is the power to exercise discretion in decision making, it almost arises from the power of position or legitimate power.

Whenever people speak about “authority” in managerial settings ,they are usually referring to power of the position.

DIFFERENCE

Basis of distinction Authority Power1.Source Position Depends upon situation2.Defination Well defined Not well defined3.Connection Legitimate power and

authority are sameOther forms of power may not arise from authority at all

4.Purpose For productive purpose May be used for destructive purpose

5.Nature Right to command Capacity to command6.Management Formal Informal 7.Relationship Mainly between

superior and sub-ordinate

Connection between any two people

LINE AND STAFF CONCEPTS

Line functionsline functions are those that have direct impact n the

accomplishment of the objectives of the organization. Staff functions

staff functions are those that helps the line persons work most effectively in accomplishing the objectives.

RELATIONSHIP

ENGINEER

DRAUGHTSMAN 1

(Design & drawings)

DRAUGHTSMAN 2

(Plans)

DRAUGHTSMAN 3

(Specification)

Administrative office

Accountant

MERITS

Relief to line of executives Expert advice Benefit of specialization Benefits of research and development Training Balanced decision Unity of action

DEMERITS

Lack of understanding Lack of sound advice Line and staff conflicts Costly Assumption of authority Staff steals the show