The Line of Authority That Extends from Upper Organizational Levels

question 37

Multiple Choice

The line of authority that extends from upper organizational levels to lower levels, clarifying who reports to whom, is known as the ________.

• A) employee power distance
• B) unity of command
• C) span of control
• D) chain of command

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Definitions:

Society's Expectations

Are the norms, values, and roles that a society presumes and projects onto its members, influencing behavior and social interactions.

Psychosocial Development

Erikson’s theory, which emphasizes the importance of social relationships and conscious choice throughout the eight stages of development.

Industry Versus Inferiority

A stage of psychosocial development proposed by Erik Erikson, occurring between ages 6 and 12, where children develop a sense of competence and skill or feelings of inferiority.

Peer Relationships

The connections and interactions an individual has with their contemporaries, often marked by shared interests and mutual support.