USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

THE SETTLEMENT OF JAMESTOWN COLONY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of ‘authority ‘?
A
The author of the textbook.
B
The lawmaking branch of government.
C
A share ownership in a business.
D
The right to control and make decisions.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Authority is a right to demand and instruct subordinates. Authority may also be delegated or be derived from delegated control. The organization may mandate power to a role or position a group or individual in authority, or power may be assigned or sanctioned by consensus.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. [noncount] : the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something.

Detailed explanation-3: -Authority decisions are those forced upon the user to adopt or reject an innovation by someone in a position of higher authority. This is a more likely occurrence in military than in civilian organizations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Decision authority is the right, power or obligation to make a decision and the duty to answer for its success or failure. Nations, societies, organizations, teams and groups typically have systems that make decision authority clear.

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