Difference between Power and Influence in Business

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Power and Influence Reflection
Influence and power are essential and pervasive processes in organizations. Therefore, leaders should have a clear understanding of power and the know-how to act on it without abusing it. Organizations are essentially political entities where influence and power are vital mechanisms to ensure things get done. Nonetheless, the differences between power and influence in business are apparent as one feels more dictatorial than the other.
It is worth noting that a company increases its productivity when employees are comfortable and happy. However, for employees to be satisfied, the management has to know the difference between power and influence as it is one of the significant factors contributing to employees’ happiness. One notable difference between the two is that influen...