When the Tasks and Authority Associated with Various Positions in the Organization

question 6

Multiple Choice

When the tasks and authority associated with various positions in the organization are clearly specified, it creates a scenario where:

• A) employees are not sure of what is expected either of them or of each other.
• B) employees are held strictly accountable for their actions.
• C) managers face difficulty in tracking the assigned tasks.
• D) confused employees create havoc within the formal hierarchy of authority.
• E) order and discipline is undermined.

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