Authority Is Defined as

question 79

Multiple Choice

Authority is defined as

• A) The legitimate right to tell other people what to do.
• B) The procedures that link the various parts of the organization to achieve the organization's overall mission.
• C) The assignment of new or additional responsibilities to a subordinate.
• D) The expectation that staff will take corrective action when necessary.
• E) A person being assigned a task that he or she is supposed to carry out.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A motivational concept that suggests behavior can be shaped by rewarding positive actions and discouraging negative ones.

Deficit Principle

A concept in motivational theory suggesting that a satisfied need is not a motivator of behavior; individuals are motivated to fulfill unmet needs.

Motivator of Behaviour

Any stimulus that drives an individual to engage in a particular behavior, often aimed at achieving a specific outcome or reward.