Which Type of Authority Refers to Employees' Belief in the Legality

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which type of authority refers to employees' belief in the legality of rules and the right of those elevated to positions of authority to issue commands?

• A) charismatic authority
• B) rational-legal authority
• C) traditional authority
• D) competitive authority

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Definitions:

Cost Over Budget

The amount by which actual spending exceeds the planned or budgeted amount.

Sales Exceeding Budget

This indicates a financial scenario where actual sales revenue surpasses the projected figures in the budget, often viewed positively as it suggests higher profitability.

Maintenance Department

A functional area within an organization responsible for the continuous upkeep and repair of equipment, buildings, and facilities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Manufacturing Company

A business that produces finished goods from raw materials through the use of labor and machinery in a systematic process.