Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Cause Line

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to cause line managers to see staff members as a threat to their authority?

• A) Functional authority
• B) Staff authority
• C) Compulsory advice
• D) Line authority
• E) Pooled coordination

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process through which individuals acquire the values, beliefs, and behaviors considered appropriate by their society or social group.

Attitude Involvement

The degree to which an individual is interested in and cares about a particular attitude object, affecting the strength and stability of attitudes.

Compliance

The act of conforming to a wish, request, or demand, often in the context of regulations or social expectations.

Identification

The process by which an individual aligns themselves with certain aspects of another person or group, adopting those aspects as part of their own identity.