GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The “ Acceptance theory of authority” was given by
A
Charles Babbage
B
Chester Barnard
C
Michael E. Porter
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Acceptance theory of authority states that a manager’s authority rests on workers’ acceptance of his right to give orders and to expect compliance. Workers have to believe that the manager can legitimately give orders and there is a legitimate expectation that the orders will be carried out.

Detailed explanation-2: -Barnard’s view of authority, known as acceptance theory of authority, was also revolutionary and is related to leadership theory. Authority, according to him, follows the actions of individuals to establish cooperative systems and not the other way around.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chester Irving Barnard (November 7, 1886 – June 7, 1961) was an American business executive, public administrator, and the author of pioneering work in management theory and organizational studies.

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