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:

Burnout Stages

Phases of chronic workplace stress that are characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and feelings of reduced professional efficacy.

Self-Efficacy

Confidence to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks.

Cynicism

A skeptical attitude or feeling of distrust toward the motives of others or the effectiveness of institutions.

Negative Affectivity

A personality trait characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions and moods, such as anger, sadness, or guilt, more frequently and intensely than others.