Barnard's Theory on the Acceptance of Managerial Authority States That

Multiple Choice

Barnard's theory on the acceptance of managerial authority states that

A) supervisors have inherent authority.
B) supervisors have charismatic authority.
C) if subordinates view a supervisor's directive as appropriate to organizational goals,they will accept his or her authority.
D) so long as subordinates are able to comply with a supervisor's directives,they will accept his or her authority.
E) supervisors have no authority unless subordinates are willing to grant it to them.