Functional Authority ________

question 39

Multiple Choice

Functional authority ________.

• A)is delegated to individuals who possess neither staff nor line authority
• B)generally covers only specific task areas
• C)is assigned to individuals for an indefinite period of time
• D)is the most fundamental type of authority within an organization
• E)is granted in the absence of line or staff authority

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Definitions:

Outgroups

Groups of people that an individual does not identify as belonging to, often seen as different or apart from one's own group.

Self-knowledge

An individual's understanding of their own personality, feelings, motives, desires, and other aspects of the self.

First Impressions

The initial perception or judgment about someone or something formed quickly without much information, which can be lasting and hard to change.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including their beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about their own identity.