Which One of the Following Statements Is True About Authority

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true about authority?

• A)It is the obligation to perform assigned activities.
• B)It allows its holder to influence the actions of others through indirect means.
• C)It is the holder's self-assumed commitment to handle a job to the best of his or her ability.
• D)It allows its holder to allocate the organization's resources to achieve organizational objectives.
• E)It guarantees that a specific command will be obeyed.

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