Line Authority Gives a Manager the Ability to Direct the Work

question 87

Multiple Choice

Line authority gives a manager the ability to direct the work of ________.

• A)any employee in the firm
• B)any subordinate
• C)any subordinate, after consulting with the next higher level
• D)only subordinates one level down

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Definitions:

Govern Themselves

The concept of self-regulation or autonomy, where individuals or communities manage their own affairs without external control.

Disciplinary Power

A concept, rooted in the work of Michel Foucault, that examines how social control is exercised through systematic disciplines and institutions.

Hierarchical Observation

A structured form of observation, often used in research or surveillance, where phenomena are monitored or recorded at multiple levels of a hierarchy or organization.

Normalizing Judgments

Assessments or opinions that aim to make certain behaviors, appearances, or thoughts conform to societal norms or standards.