Every individual has a different opinion about what a good representative is. I believe that a good representative is an official who governs and advocates for the advancement of all people, and respects the opinions of his or her opposing party. A good representative doesn’t look at their job as just a salary. “During the early Congresses, being a senator or representative was a part-time occupation” (Davidson, Oleszek, Lee, & Schickler, 2015, 35). Today, a good representative spends more time
the Film Koch, it summarizes his rise to mayor of New York City and highlights pivotal moments of his career. He is highly viewed, as someone that brought New York, the city that he believed was the epicenter of the world to life again. He held the position as mayor of New York City for three terms and honorably remembered for preventing New York City from near bankruptcy,
against term limits such as local government and business leaders; these leaders were typically found in rural areas which had small populations. The downside to term limits would be that the small populated areas were known to be low pay or no pay position, and if leaders were forced out of office due to term restrictions their spot may not be replaced. It was not until 2002 that Ida...
CM3100-Week One-1.6 Authority Systems “Positional authority is critical to making the right decisions for the company, but it shouldn’t be used when managing and leading people” ("positional authority," 2014, p. 1). In the military, there is a chain of command, a rank, and file. It is an example of positional authority as each level of authority is assigned by rank, each level has people under their charge. They have been assigned the responsibility to lead them as orders are passed down from the
The source of authority One of the core elements bosses and leaders share is the fact they both have authority. Authority, which is defined as “the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience”, is key to a position of power, but the two roles differ in how they achieve this right and the ways they continue to hold on to it. The boss gets his or her authority from the position. It is the spot in the hierarchy of the workplace providing authority. In essence, a boss is an
(Angell, J.R. 2002). Authority Summarizing his feelings to a colleague, Milgram pronounced the results "terrifying and depressing." For a democratic country, he somberly observed, "A substantial proportion of people do what they are told to do, irrespective of the content of the act, and with- out pangs of conscience, so long as they perceive that the command comes from a legitimate authority ( Baltimore Jewish Times, 2009). Stanley Milgram's experiments on obedience to authority-sometimes referred
Throughout Sweetness and Power, Sidney Mintz “[stresses] sugar’s usefulness as a mark of rank — to validate one’s social position, to elevate others, or to define them as inferior” (139). From a luxury of the authority to a commodity that is a source of power, sugar has an extensive history as a product that has had a deep impact on the diets of the English. In the eleventh century, only a small number of people knew about sugar, however, once sugar became known, it worked its way into becoming a
Is it important to question the ideas and decisions of people in positions of authority? The issue of whether to question the ideas and decisions of people in positions of authority or not is certainly a contentious one. These days, it seems that not many people have the courage to challenge the authority because they think to question people is not respectful. But, if you take the issue solemnly, maybe there is a twist. In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, and in the story of a historical
subject of what positions in the church a woman can hold; has become incredibly debatable among the nation. Some people believe that women have equal rights with men and can uphold any position that a man can. Today’s society also believes that because a woman can be in political and business power, then a woman can also be in authority in the church. However, that could not be farther from the truth a women’s positions in the church are defined by God. First, a woman’s position in the church as
In the Christian Reformation Era several theological debates arise, ranging from sacramental theology and justification to ecclesiology and biblical authority. One prominent proponent of these debates that comes to the forefront is the extensive debate of authority, most specifically the spiritual authority as compared to the secular sanction. Though this debate is influential during the Reformation Era, it is still prevalent in our society today, with the increased emphasis placed on the separation
the only people with any sort of authority. Empowerment, as discussed in the
each society, there can be several authority figures or leaders, who individuals trust and commend because of the power they hold. This power can derive from multiple sources, such as tradition and order, admirable qualities and ability to think rationally in difficult situations. In his 1919 publication, Politics as a Vocation, Max Weber, a well-known German sociologist, outlines the three primary forms of authority: 'traditional', 'charismatic,' and 'legal' authority figures (Weber 1919, 2). The purpose
concepts of shift in power and abuse of authority in decidedly greater detail. Empowerment of individuals is explored with a select few characters. However, shift in power is explored more thoroughly, with Reverend Parris and Abigail Williams as key characters who portrays this. The abuse of power, is explored in a great depth through a larger variety of characters, but transcends through Abigail. To a degree, certain characters experience an elevation in authority due to the witch-trials. The society
and service. In each of these areas it is important to tap the talents of the available human resources in these organizations. Effective leaders must understand and depend on the interrelationship among organizational structure such as power, authority, influence and leadership. In addition how it abides in organizations and how it move others to accomplish the organization goals. Power is the ability to obtain, retain, and motivate people and to organize informational and material resources
idea that someone could retaliate and overthrow power and authority could threaten a leader and push them towards abuse of power. Society’s fear could seem more reliable and allow manipulation than a caring relationship between a society and its leader. For example, in the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin assumed power and took total control over the Russian society. He used violence and manipulation to persuade victims and preserve his position in power. Leon Trotsky was one of the many victims of Stalin’s
phenomenon called authority is at once more ancient and more fundamental than the phenomenon called state; the natural ascendancy of some men over others is the principle of all human organizations and all human advances”. Authority is and always has been present in human civilization in all aspects of life and in different forms. Authority can be classified into three categories: family or parental authority, organizational and bureaucratic authorities, and political authority. Parental and family
Ian Brown, first of all, has established that how the same principle is differently interpreted by two courts dealing with the same facts. On one side, there is liberal reading where hardships of ship master along with presence of implied authority within the contract of carriage has been kept at the locus of the decision. On the other hand, there is narrow reading in which the principle is looked in strict sense like nature of relationship and initiation of agency devoid of other stuff. Brown then
The relationship between a figure in authority and one who is subordinate is a focus of Paul’s epistle to the Colossians. One of the relationships discussed is that between a slave and his master. It is also the main theme of Paul’s letter to Philemon, his fellow brother in Christ. In his letter Paul urges Philemon to accept his earthly slave, Onesimus, back in love and as a brother rather than merely a slave. It is evident in both epistles that Paul seeks to enlighten his audience to a new perspective
destructive obedience. Baron & Branscombe explains the dilemma of destructive obedience in four sections as to why a person may partake in destructive obedience in the first place. The first case is easily explained by stating a person in an authority position is carrying the destructive behavior because they are just obeying orders. Utilizing Milgrams experiment, they were able to prove that as long as the
shape law are not static, in general, access to law has been held by specific groups of people: the wealthy, males, whites, and religious authorities. In constructing the law, these specific groups have traditionally used their power to reinforce their dominant position and impede the ability of powerless groups to further their interests. It is this position of advantage that allows the prevailing groups to maintain a system of inequality fortified by the law that protects their prosperity while