The meaning and comparison between authority and authoritarianism is like comparing apples and oranges-they’re alike because they belong in the same group thus different in many regards. Authority is defined as: (1) the power to influence or command thought‚ opinion‚ or behavior;(2) persons in command. Authority derives from the Latin term augere‚ which translates “to create‚ to enlarge‚ to make able to grow”. Authority consist of three essential elements: the author‚ the agent of energy; the recipient
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26 September 2009 Documented Book Review I am reviewing the book Out of the Silent Planet‚ by C. S. Lewis. This is a science fiction story about inter galactic planetary travel and some alien-beings that a man meets out in space who ironically help him to realize the true intentions of human nature. What really made this story interesting to me is that a man on a walk about‚ named Ransom‚ did not want to travel into outer space to meet alien creatures; he was simply on a personal journey for
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Christophe Jaffrelot’s India’s Silent Revolution maps out different political conflicts and struggles of the lower castes like the Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in North Indian politics‚ which contributes a lot towards the sociological aspects of Northern India. His work is commendable and enlightening at some areas but at some point fails to stand the test of reality and criticisms. The very beginning of the book reveals Jaffrelot’s ethnocentric perspective and a contradicting view too
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TACTICS AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN WAR. The American civil war was one of the toughest and deadliest wars in American history. This was where the Confederate States of America fought for their independence. It took place from 1861 when the war broke out till April 9th 1865 when confederate commander Robert E. Lee surrendered at the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House. It was one of the earliest true industrial wars. Industrial knowledge was used to produce weapons in mass-production
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Persuasive Tactics Thesis: The Carl’s Jr. commercial uses three different propaganda techniques to promote a cranberry‚ apple‚ walnut‚ chicken salad. Topic Sentence: First of all‚ Carl’s Jr. uses glittering generalities to market salads. Topic Sentence: In addition‚ the advertisement uses the transfer method to lure consumers into purchasing their food. Topic Sentence: Most importantly‚ the testimonial tactic in the Carl’s Jr. commercial entices viewers with a well known person. Conclusion:
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Delegation of authority The action by which a commander assigns part of his or her authority commensurate with the assigned task to a subordinate commander. While ultimate responsibility cannot be relinquished‚ delegation of authority carries with it the imposition of a measure of responsibility. The extent of the authority delegated must be clearly stated. Delegating It is impractical for the supervisor to handle all of the work of the department directly. In order to meet the organization’s
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the resolution “We should question authority” the following parts are vague: “we”‚ “question” and “authority”. By we I mean all people‚ by question I mean to think rationally about it and by authority I mean anybody who has to power to give us orders. Unfortunately in everyday live a lot of people follow orders blindly leading to dangerous situations. 3. Therefore I made the following case: “We should think rationally before following orders from the authority”. Points: 1st point 1. My first
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Domain authority is a measure of the power of a domain name and is one of many search engine ranking factors. Domain authority is based on three factors: Age‚ Popularity‚ and Size.Domain authority is a measure of the power of a domain name and is one of many search engine ranking factors. Domain authority is based on three factors: Age‚ Popularity‚ and Size.Domain authority is a measure of the power of a domain name and is one of many search engine ranking factors. Domain authority is based on three
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When obeying authority one can often loose thought of morals and beliefs. In the experiments the men obey the authority figure by doing cruel things they would not usually do. These experiments turn mentally stable men into a person willing to inflict harsh punishments on innocent people while following orders. Night by Elie Wiesel‚ The Milgram Shock Experiment‚ and the stanford prison experiment shows how obedience to an authority can cause people to stray from their conscience. In the Stanford
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considered in authority. Authority is everywhere and is needed to keep things moving in the right direction. Merriam Webster has the definition of authority as: Merriam-Webster Definition of Authority the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something. the confident quality of someone who knows a lot about something or who is respected or obeyed by other people. I agree with this definition with a few minor additions. To me‚ authority is when a
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