Formal authority is best described as control over specific resources. As it is noted in the previous chapter, resources are crucial to gain power. Thusly authority with control over resources and with genuine basic leadership power is more alluring regarding creating and practicing power. One needs resources, and control over resources to secure power. Furthermore, a source of power is your reputation in the organization and how well you have performed in this and past positions, especially as far as completing tasks and maintaining power.
2. What are some of the supporting examples or reasoning used in the reading?
Performance means being proficient, drawing feedback far from the supervisor,