The Line of Authority in an Organization Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

The line of authority in an organization is

• A)the concentration of authority at the top of the managerial hierarchy.
• B)the singleness of purpose that makes possible the creation of one plan of action.
• C)the chain of command extending from the top to the bottom of an organization.
• D)the shared feelings of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a common cause.
• E)a reporting relationship in which an employee receives orders from only one superior.

Understand the concept of conflict in organizational settings.

Identify different types of conflict: interpersonal, intrapersonal, intragroup, and intergroup.

Recognize the sources of interpersonal conflict.

Understand the concept and examples of role conflict and role ambiguity.

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Definitions:

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.

Students' Heights

The measurement of how tall students are, often collected for health, research, or administrative purposes.

Respective Weights

The individual importance or influence assigned to different factors or variables in a calculation, decision-making process, or model.

Representative

Someone who acts on behalf of another person or group, or an example that typifies or stands for a larger group or class.