Which of the Following Best Defines Delegation of Authority

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines delegation of authority? 

• A) ​It is the assignment of direct responsibility to a subordinate to complete tasks for which a manager is normally responsible. 
• B) ​It is the right to give commands, take action, and make decisions to achieve organizational objectives. 
• C) ​It is the right to advise but not command others who are not subordinates in the chain of command. 
• D) ​It is the activity that takes place within an organization to transform inputs into outputs that customers value.

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Definitions:

Sherman Act

An antitrust law in the United States passed in 1890 to prevent anticompetitive practices, monopolies, and to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers.

Per Se Illegal

Activities or agreements that are automatically considered illegal, without needing further proof of their harm or intent.

Robinson-Patman Act

A United States federal law aimed at prohibiting anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically price discrimination.

Price Discrimination

Price discrimination occurs when a seller charges different prices to different customers for the same product or service, where such differences cannot be justified by variations in cost.