Barnard Maintains That Authority Will Be Accepted Under Which One

question 83

Multiple Choice

Barnard maintains that authority will be accepted under which one of the following conditions?

• A)The individual believes the order is intended to enhance the status of the department.
• B)The individual has read the job description of the manager.
• C)The individual sees the order as compatible with his or her personal interests.
• D)The individual is relatively new to his or her position.
• E)The individual considers informal communication channels to be more credible than formal ones.

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Definitions:

Share Repurchase

A program by which a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the amount of outstanding stock.

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio that measures the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of the company's profitability.

Compromise Dividend Policy

A dividend policy that seeks a balance between retaining earnings for company growth and paying dividends to shareholders, accommodating various investors' preferences.