Resistance to authority and other signs of disrespect in the workplace can begin to undermine the manager's credibility and cause dissension and dysfunction. The conflicts that may arise as a result ...

The words “power” and “authority” have many shades of meaning, and their relationship to each other can be subtle or complex. Nonetheless, it’s worthwhile to examine some of their basic and important ...

Most of us think of authority as something similar to a necessary evil. We sigh and do what it says even if we don’t like it. Taxes, stop signs, and red lights are all examples of the kinds of ...

This policy provides guidance on the delegation and assignment of authority to approve transactions; identifies the circumstances under which approvals are required by the president, provost, and vice ...