In the Vertical Structure of a Firm, Authority Is the

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the vertical structure of a firm, authority is the

• A) legitimate right of a manager to make decisions and to tell other people what to do.
• B) ability of managers to avoid accountability for their subordinates' actions.
• C) unconditional power of managers to discriminate against their subordinates based on race, ethnicity, or gender.
• D) power of subordinates to reject the work responsibility delegated to them without any reason.
• E) influence a manager has over his or her subordinates' personal life.

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Job Satisfaction

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Social Comparison

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McClelland's Learned Needs

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Achievement Needs

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