When the Tasks and Authority Associated with Various Positions in the Organization

question 79

Multiple Choice

When the tasks and authority associated with various positions in the organization are clearly specified, it creates a scenario where

• A)employees are not sure of what is expected of them.
• B)employees can be held strictly accountable for their actions.
• C)managers face difficulty in tracking the assigned tasks.
• D)confused employees create havoc within the formal hierarchy of authority.
• E)order and discipline are undermined.

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