Authority, Power, Influence and Social Control: A Theoretical Synthesis

Authors
Grimes, A. J.
Citation
J. Grimes, A., Authority, Power, Influence and Social Control: A Theoretical Synthesis, Academy of Management review , 3(4), 1978, pp. 724-735
Journal title
Academy of Management review → ACNP
ISSN journal
03637425
Volume
3
Issue
4
Year of publication
1978
Pages
724 - 735
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
Authority and power are usually not conceptually distinct, but for clarification, they are considered extremes on a control continuum. Power is conceptualized as influence and social control, the former reducing and latter reinforcing authority. These constructs permit reexamination of authority and leadership.