Introduction In the politics of social sciences, power refers to the ability bestowed some people and which allows the influence or control the behavior of people of a larger group (Daft, 2014). In the same context, the term "authority" applies where it is used to refer to the power perceived as legitimate in the social scenery. Though in social contexts power is seen as evil or unjust, the exercise of power is acceptable and defined as endemic to humans as social beings (Sullivan & Gray, 2008). In various setups such as in business, power follows a downward direction that implies that the superior is in charge of influencing the subordinates. Various leaders apply different methods and styles of the rule. While some may get devoted to democratic methods, others become exotic and apply a demanding style that also involves inflicting some fear to their subjects. Excessive use of power has been poised in some leadership aspects of even the modern generation. Excessi...
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