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The authority flows from top to bottom through the structure of an organization is _________.

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The authority flows from top to bottom through the structure of an organization is _________.
  • AThe acceptance of authority theory
  • BThe formal authority theory
  • CThe competence theory
  • DThe organisaiton theory
Correct answer: B

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The formal authority theory

The authority flows from top to bottom through the structure of an organization is the formal authority theory. Formal supervisory authority' is the right to command people, to tell them what they are to do and what they are not to do, and to guide their actions.