Analyse the role of knowledge as a source of power.?

The first challenge you are facing is defining the type of
power to which you are referring. Knowledge may play different roles, depending upon the
type of power being gained as a result of the knowledge.

If
you are dealing with physical power, knowledge of the application of mechanics to
simplify work, increase efficiency of effort, or amplify the results may lead to a
larger output of functional power - increasing the size of the motor increases the power
of the engine type of situation.

If you are referring to
power between groups of people, knowledge of group dynamics and appreciation of the
patterns and expectations of different cultures can facilitate greater effectiveness in
establishing connections that lead to increased status and power. Economic power may be
obtained after gaining and applying knowledge of how the stock market works or how to
develop an idea into a patented and produced new
product.

Knowledge can also be a source of power for an
individual person. As a child grows and gains experience with the world in which s/he
lives, that knowledge allows the child to move on to new areas of
learning.