Which of the Following BEST Describes Authority

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes authority?

• A) the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task
• B) the liability of subordinates for accomplishing tasks assigned by managers
• C) the number of people supervised by one manager
• D) the ability to take on new responsibility
• E) the duty to perform an assigned task

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Definitions:

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the "Father of American psychology," known for his work in pragmatism and functional psychology.

Functionalist

Pertains to a perspective in sociology and psychology that emphasizes the importance of the roles that elements of society or cognition serve.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, examining how individuals think, feel, and act both as individuals and within groups.

Structuralism

Structuralism is a theoretical paradigm in psychology and other social sciences that emphasizes the analysis of underlying structures in cultural products, human thought, and behavior.