Which statement best summarises the difference between authority and power?
A)Power is a two-dimensional part of a three-dimensional authority
B)Power is a right, while authority is a privilege.
C)Authority is one's ability to influence decisions, while power is an informal right to make decisions.
D)Authority is a right and is part of power

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Authority is officially granted to individuals, allowing them to make decisions and command others, making it a subset of power, which encompasses both the ability to influence or control others and the formal rights to make decisions.

Which Statement Best Summarises the Difference Between Authority and Power