If a Request by a Manager to a Subordinate Were

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a request by a manager to a subordinate were perceived as an acceptable order, it would lie within __________.

• A) the manager's "zone of authority"
• B) the subordinate's "zone of acceptance"
• C) the subordinate's "zone of indifference"
• D) Both A and B

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Definitions:

Line Organization

A straightforward organizational structure where direct lines of authority flow from top management to subordinate levels, characterized by clear supervisory relationships.

Direct Flow

A streamlined process or supply chain mechanism where goods or information move straight from the source to the destination without unnecessary stops or intermediaries.

Top Executive

A high-ranking officer in a company or organization responsible for strategic planning and decision-making.

Vision

The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.