Question

In the context of an organization, power is

1. The ability of individuals to persuade, induce, or coerce others into following certain course of action
2. The ability of groups to persuade, induce or coerce others into following certain courses of action
3. The ability of individuals or groups to persuade others into following certain courses of action
4. The ability of individuals or groups to persuade, induce, or coerce others into following certain courses of action

Answer 1

Final answer

C. The ability of individuals or groups to persuade others into following certain courses of action

Explanation

Power is also known as authority in the context of getting things done through others. In this process one can using persuading skills is allowed but inducing or use of coerce is not allowed or its not be called as exercise of power or authority. Thus statements at A,B and D using power to mean exercise of force to make employees work against their free will.

Thus statement at " C" is a better way of defining power in organisational context.