Petty authority
Encyclopedia
Petty authority is authority exercised by a leader
, usually one unchosen by the led, in a relatively limited or intimate environment, such as that exercised by a teacher
over students in a classroom. It is a pejorative
term, that carries with it a sense of authority that was gained, or is used, in an unfair or capricious manner.
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
, usually one unchosen by the led, in a relatively limited or intimate environment, such as that exercised by a teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
over students in a classroom. It is a pejorative
Pejorative
Pejoratives , including name slurs, are words or grammatical forms that connote negativity and express contempt or distaste. A term can be regarded as pejorative in some social groups but not in others, e.g., hacker is a term used for computer criminals as well as quick and clever computer experts...
term, that carries with it a sense of authority that was gained, or is used, in an unfair or capricious manner.