degree of obedience to authority‚ as the alternative would be anarchy leading to total chaos. Hence‚ we find some sort of a hierarchy in both the most underdeveloped and the most civilized societies where certain individuals exercise authority over others. Almost everyone will agree that some degree of authority in certain individuals or groups (and their obedience by other groups) is desirable for the proper functioning of a society. The problem arises when the obedience to authority is taken to extremes
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I am writing this essay to go over the subjects of disrespecting authority‚ the consequences of the same‚ disrespecting your authority‚ and to explain the aspects of a field grade article 15‚ such as the types of article 15’s‚ and each of their subsequent consequences. I am doing this because I have disrespected the authority of those appointed above me. First‚ disrespecting authority. Disrespecting your authority is wrong‚ because it creates an imbalance in the work forces power. It creates
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Authority and Leadership Paper Student’s Name Affiliation Authority and Leadership Introduction Leader is responsibility that comes with a set of advantages and disadvantages (Frenz‚ 2013). In some careers the advantages of leadership override the disadvantage however in others the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. The office of leadership is normally charged will a given level of responsibility. As a result it is common practice for a leader to influence the productivity of
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It’s a well-accepted‚ and known fact that the term of the originator of the text ‘author’ and the term ‘authority’ both has a common root; this of course‚ should alert us immediately to the fact that this does not simply means a description of the person who is known to be restricted to producing a literary work‚ or writings‚ in older usage‚ the term ‘author’ had a broader meaning of ‘maker’‚ this usage means that we are all considered ‘makers’ and ‘authors of our own lives‚ the author then‚ is
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Plato’s legitimate name was Aristocles‚ but the world recognizes him as Plato. He was born around 428 B.C. in Athens‚ Greece‚ and has been regarded greatly for his significant contributions to Ancient Greece and western philosophy. He grew up during the midst of the Peloponnesian War‚ when Sparta defeated Athens‚ and formulated several of his theories at the end of the war. Both his parents came from Greek aristocracy‚ which allowed him to be heavily educated in vast subjects. This helped Plato
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The well-being of a society is enhanced when many of its people question authority. Originated from Ancient Greece‚ modern civilization tends to glorify democracy over authoritarianism. Thus‚ people are drawn to express their opinion about the way their rulers lead their societies. While questioning authority could be regarded as confusing and dangerous for a country’s stability‚ conscious authority questioning improves significantly government’s policies and then‚ people’s welfare. North
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Power /Authority Power has many definitions‚ but commonly known as the ability to influence the behavior of people. Many people think of things such as: control over resources‚ strength‚ political control‚ and other things when they think of the word power. Power does not always require the act of force or even the threat of force. Everyday we use power tactics to push or persuade people into particular action. Niccolo Machiavelli an Italian historian‚ politician‚ diplomat‚ philosopher‚ and a
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Argument by Authority Example of Authority: Islamophobia Is Bad for Business Authors: Massoud Hayoun Qualifications: World Affairs Editor at The Vancouver Observer‚ where he writes a daily column on China. He has reported on China‚ North America‚ the Middle East‚ and North Africa for The Atlantic‚ Newsweek‚ TIME‚ and Agence France Presse. Source: Boston Review; Jan2013‚ Vol. 71 Issue 1‚ p34-39‚ 6p‚ 1 Chart Context: A few years ago‚ nearly 1‚600 Chinese laborers moved to Saudi Arabia to build
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In Fahrenheit 451‚ written by Ray Bradbury‚ authority is viewed as ruthless and the individual is portrayed as innocent. This is also emphasised in two related texts‚ Whose Life Is It Anyway? By Brian Clark‚ and Shawshank Redemption‚ directed by Frank Darabont. The themes of ruthlessness and innocence are exemplified throughout all three texts‚ through the concept of the authority and the individual. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451‚ authority is depicted as ruthless. This is shown throughout the
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Disrespect for authority is at a climax around the globe‚ which can be seen by multiple police shootings‚ disrespecting the presidency‚ and disregarding American traditions. The bare minimum of how we should react to authority is to respect the offices of authority. Obeying‚ however‚ is a fundamental part of being under authority because "leaders" who have no one obeying them are not an authority. Obeying authority comes when you respect the person themselves‚ the office they obtain‚ and agreeing
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