The Assignment of Authority and Responsibility to a Subordinate at a Lower

question 58

Multiple Choice

The assignment of authority and responsibility to a subordinate at a lower level is known as

• A)delegation.
• B)appropriation.
• C)centralization.
• D)hierarchy.
• E)initiative.

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Definitions:

Tend And Befriend

A behavior exhibited predominantly by females as a response to stress, where they tend to nurture those around them and seek out social support.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Social Support

The assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, acting as a buffer against adverse life events and stress.

Stress Hormones

Hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline, that are released into the body in response to stress, affecting the body's metabolism and immune response.