Barnard's Theory on the Acceptance of Managerial Authority States That

question 93

Multiple Choice

Barnard's theory on the acceptance of managerial authority states that

• A) supervisors have inherent authority.
• B) supervisors have charismatic authority.
• C) if subordinates view a supervisor's directive as appropriate to organizational goals,they will accept his or her authority.
• D) so long as subordinates are able to comply with a supervisor's directives,they will accept his or her authority.
• E) supervisors have no authority unless subordinates are willing to grant it to them.

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Definitions:

Factory Labor

Direct work performed in the factory that is actively involved in the manufacturing process of goods.

General Factory Use

Expenses related to the operation of a manufacturing plant or factory, which are not directly tied to individual units of production.

Factory Overhead Costs

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs, such as utilities, depreciation, and supervisory salaries.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service, often used for costing purposes.