Asked by Emmanuel Johns on Sep 23, 2024
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______ is the potential for influence, whereas ______ is the exercise or use of that influence.
A) Politics; power
B) Power; politics
C) Authority; entitlement
D) Entitlement; authority
Potential Influence
The capacity or power to affect change or sway decisions, behaviors, or outcomes, often in a positive way.
Exercise Influence
The ability to affect the actions, beliefs, or conduct of others through persuasion or authority.
- Identify the differences between influence and political activities in corporate environments.
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Sabrina Tasnim Esha 1721098about 20 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Power is the potential for influence, whereas politics is the exercise or use of that influence. Option A is incorrect because politics is the exercise of power, not the potential for it. Option C is incorrect because authority and entitlement refer to different concepts altogether. Option D is incorrect because entitlement, by definition, does not involve influence or authority.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between influence and political activities in corporate environments.