essay - GMAT: Issue4

Question:
"Of all the manifestations of power, restraint in the use of that power impresses people most."

*manifestations: apparent signs or indicators

Explain what you think this quotation means and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with it. Develop your position with reasons and/or specific examples drawn from history, current events, or your own experience, observations, or reading.


Answer:
A manifestation of power takes various forms ranging from exerting authority to showing respect. Although this depends on the maturity of the targets like subordinates or friends, delegating power or trusting the targets is the best to motivate the targets. This means that I agree with the quotation, "Of all the manifestations of power, restraint in the use of that power impresses people most".

The primary reason why I agree with the statement is that I believe that the time people can achieve the highest goals is the time people have their own power, not are forced by other person's power. This is clear with the following analogy: "There are two men; The one has his own house, and another has a house rent. Which person treats the houses better?" The answer is easy to mention, "The more power people have, the better the performance is."

The condition is apparently there. For instance, if the people delegated are immature, the delegate doesn't go well. It's because they cannot wield the power well. Therefore, if people with power can see the target mature, they should try to delegate the power to the target. It's worth it.