Friday, May 16, 2014

Power and Forms

 POWER

Power is the capacity to affect another's behaviour by the threat of
some sanctions. Thus sanctions may be positive or negative. However,
sanctions are used if there is non-compliance.

FORMS OF POWER

POLITICAL POWER: The elected president or prime minister of a state
possesses political power. It is the power derived from the people and
constitution.
ECONOMICAL POWER: An individual in possession of economic resources
could use such to influence issues in a state.
MILITARY POWER: The armed forces(army, navy, and air-force control the
instrument of violence in a country.
PHYSICAL POWER: It is the application of naked power to compel
obedience. The outcome of this application could bring discomfort or
even disastrous end.

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