Which of the Following Characteristics Distinguishes Authority

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

• A) It is vested in people, not positions.
• B) Subordinates accept it.
• C) It flows across the horizontal hierarchy.
• D) It emerges from the organizational values.
• E) Individuals are born with this power.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder where individuals experience uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) they feel the urge to repeat repeatedly.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about multiple aspects of life, beyond what might be considered reasonable.

Panic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or dizziness.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of depression and mania.