D3 Authority

Open Ended

How do you think power and influence can affect behaviour and discipline in uniformed protective services?

Multiple Choice

Why is authority important in the uniformed public services?

• It ensures discipline and order within the services.

• It allows individuals to act independently of rules.

• It reduces the need for training and development.

• It encourages corruption and misuse of power.

Fill in the Blanks

What is the main procedure described in the passage on slide 2?

Open Ended

What is authority? Write down YOUR definition.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'authority' according to the definitions provided?

• The ability to persuade others through kindness

• The power or right to enforce rules and regulations

• The skill to negotiate in difficult situations

• The right to vote in elections

Open Ended

Explain the difference between authoritarian and dictatorial styles of authority as described in the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which style of authority involves working together to achieve a collective goal?

• Authoritarian

• Dictatorial

• Consultative

• Participative

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the 'Consultative' style of authority?

• To enforce strict obedience and authority.

• To gain total power of a situation.

• To give guidance and recommendations to another.

• To work together to achieve a collective goal.

Open Ended

What factors contribute towards authority of people or organisations?

Open Ended

Explain how power can be used as a tool of persuasion in situations where there is a conflict of interests.

Open Ended

Give some examples of individuals who have power in your life.

How does this influence authority?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five types of power listed in the diagram on the first slide?

• Expert

• Reward

• Legitimate

• Informational

Open Ended

How can understanding the different forms of power help managers use authority more effectively?

Open Ended

How do power, position, status, influence, and corruption interact to shape authority within uniformed public services?