Which of the Following Best Describes Authority

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes authority?

• A) the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task
• B) the liability of subordinates for accomplishing tasks assigned by managers
• C) the number of people supervised by one manager
• D) the ability to take on new responsibility
• E) the duty to perform an assigned task

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Definitions:

Control Limits

Statistical boundaries set within control charts in process control to identify whether a process is in a state of control.

Average Diameters

The mean value of diameters measured across different points or objects, providing a single representative dimension.

Natural Variations

Variations that occur in processes due to inherent differences in materials, equipment, and environmental conditions, and are expected within certain limits.

Specific Cause

A distinct and identifiable cause that leads to a particular effect or outcome, often investigated in problem-solving processes.