The Authority

tendency of group mentality is known at an early age. “The Perils of Obedience”, written by Stanley Milgram makes points that prove that the habit of following the group is not so easily broken. Milgram mentions that a humans desire to please an authority figure is so high that they are willing to do almost anything. Humans acting as sheep is a theory that very accuratetly represents the mindless following that many take in order to fit in. Lessing presents an eye opening, yet practically…

When a person in authority uses their influence to get what they want, it’s manipulation. Americans fell under the influence of manipulation by going to war with Japan. Considering that leaders only have to “tell [the public] they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to greater danger” in order to make people go to war, it’s easy for authority to use their influence to manipulate the people (Goering). After the atomic bomb dropped on…

“don’t do that!” Power is inherent in all arenas of life from family to the workplace to our relationships. We start to learn and become more exposed to power as soon as we attend school, with a certain structure in place that assures some line of authority. As university students, we should all by now have a reasonably decent gist on the basic elements of organisational power as it has become…

the two core concepts of authority and chain of command. Strengths James described how organizations that emphasize use of the chain of command and authority, such as the military, use rigid procedures and controls to focus workers (Fischer, n.d., s. 3). Authority is an inherited ability to give orders with an expectation of compliance or obeisance (Robbins & Judge, 2009, p. 522). In this regard, James provided examples of how a leader used his inherited authority to convey expectations…

have employees that diligently show up on time for work. It is a good thing to teach our children to respect their teachers and use proper manners. However, obedience to authority can also be negative. To paraphrase Stanley Milgram 's experiment, he designed a study to reflect the kind of dutiful thinking that goes with authority figures and demands. His experiment was designed to show that the desire to please and follow orders is stronger than the moral weight of an individual value for the…

Weber saw authority as existing in three types. He identified rational/Legal, traditional, and charismatic as the three types of authority. (A&E, P168) He described the three as follows. Rational/Legal is described as a form of leadership in which the authority of an organization is tied to legal rationality. Traditional authority rests on established beliefs and continues those beliefs because they already exist. Lastly Charismatic authority is a form of leadership where authority is derived…

Differentiating Axioms “Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases (John Adams).” This statement by John Adams explains how as society’s corrupt voracity increases, the need for moral citizens like Piggy are required because they satisfy the hunger while those with the characteristics of Jack add tinder to the fire. In Golding’s book, The Lord of the Flies, British schoolboys crash land on a deserted island…

various innocent beings. Reverend Parris highly regards his reputation more than standing up to the authority. Judge Danforth wrongly condemns and hangs townspeople, yet refuses to admit his faults. By contrast, John Proctor is an ashamed lecher, but prioritizes saving his wife and saving the unjustly convicted people who are still alive. Throughout The Crucible, Arthur Miller utilizes corrupt male authority figures…

word power comes from the Anglo-French word poer, meaning to be able. The word power has many definitions that are commonly used in the English language. Power can be defined as the ability to act or produce an effect, have possession of control, authority, or influence, a physical might, an exponent number, and a source of means of supplying energy. According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, a definition of power is the ability to act or produce an effect. Power is measured by the capability to…

petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Timothy 2: 1-2). When praying for the leaders of our country we need without ceasing (Bright). We should also pray that they are filled with the wisdom that comes from…