Each Manager in an Organization Possesses Certain Amounts of Authority

question 53

Multiple Choice

Each manager in an organization possesses certain amounts of authority. For example, the president possesses the most authority; the first-line supervisor, the least. According to Fayol, this is known as ________.

• A) unity of command
• B) esprit de corps
• C) stability of tenure
• D) scalar chain
• E) decentralization

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Definitions:

Hersey And Blanchard

Creators of the Situational Leadership Model which suggests that successful leadership is achieved by adjusting one's style to the maturity level of the group being led.

Highly Capable

Refers to individuals or systems that display a high level of ability, skill, or competence in specific areas.

Delegating

The act of assigning responsibility and authority to someone else to carry out specific activities, while maintaining accountability for the outcome.

Hersey-Blanchard's Situational Leadership

A model that proposes effective leadership requires adapting one's style to the maturity level of the followers.