The Authority-Rule Decision-Making Method

question 8

Multiple Choice

The authority-rule decision-making method

• A) works only for minor issues.
• B) empowers the designated leader to make the final decision.
• C) incorporates into the final decision all the suggestions supplied by subordinates.
• D) involves a laissez-faire leader.

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