Which of the Following Characteristics Distinguishes Authority

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

• A) Authority is vested in people, not organizational positions.
• B) Authority is accepted by subordinates.
• C) Authority flows across the horizontal hierarchy.
• D) Authority emerges from the organizational values.
• E) Individuals are born with authoritative power.

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