Explain the Differences Between Position Power and Personal Power

question 134

Essay

Explain the differences between position power and personal power.

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Definitions:

Lower-Order Needs

refer to basic human requirements such as safety, physiological needs, and security, primarily described in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposing that humans are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, in that order.

Lower-Order Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological and safety needs that must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed.

Higher-Order Needs

Esteem and self-actualization needs in Maslow’s hierarchy.