Multiple choice

Authority is most closely related to:

  1. size of organization

  2. human personality

  3. incentives and rewards

  4. control and supervision
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Authority is the formal right to give orders and the power to exact obedience, which is fundamentally linked to control and supervision. Without authority, a supervisor cannot effectively oversee the work of subordinates or ensure organizational standards are met. While incentives and personality matter, the structural essence of authority is control.

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