The Acceptance Theory of Authority States That

question 31

Multiple Choice

The acceptance theory of authority states that:

• A)the authority that a supervisor holds need not have to be legally or officially recognized.
• B)managerial authority is not granted to an individual but rather to the position the individual holds at that time.
• C)managers do not have authority unless employees recognize and agree to it.
• D)it is better for a supervisor not to display power or formal authority.

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