What Distinguishes the Concept of Authority from Status and Dominance

question 16

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes the concept of authority from status and dominance?

• A) It is a behavior enacted with the goal of obtaining power.
• B) It involves an evaluation of respect and prominence.
• C) It involves the use of force to exert power over others.
• D) It refers to power that derives from institutionalized roles or arrangements.

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Definitions:

Outcomes

The results or consequences of actions, processes, or games, which can be measured to assess performance or success.

Probabilities

The quantification of how probable an event is to happen, represented by a numerical value ranging from 0 to 1.

Expected Value

A calculation used in statistics and probability to determine the average outcome when the future includes scenarios that may or may not happen.

Values

Fundamental beliefs or guiding principles that influence the behaviors and decision-making processes of individuals or organizations.