The Unbroken Line of Authority That Extends from the Top

question 39

Multiple Choice

The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed ________.

• A) chain of command
• B) path of power
• C) span of control
• D) line of responsibility
• E) web of authority

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Definitions:

Unconscious Level

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but affects behavior and emotions.

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions or judgments about individuals or groups without sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes.

Implicit Association Test (IAT)

A psychological assessment tool designed to measure the strength of automatic associations between concepts in one's mind.

Implicit Association Tests (IAT)

Psychological assessments that measure the strength of associations between concepts in one's memory, revealing unconscious biases.