TY - JOUR T1 - Authority, power, influence and social control: A theoretical synthesis. Academy of Management Review JF - Academy of Management Review Y1 - 1978 A1 - Grimes, A.J. AB - Authority and power are usually not conceptually distinct, but for clarification, they are considered extremes on a control continuum. Power is conceptualized as influence and social control, the former reducing and latter reinforcing authority. These constructs permit reexamination of authority and leadership. UR - https://journals.aom.org/doi/10.5465/amr.1978.4289263 ER -