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(ii) Authority in Organizations

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What is the relationship between authority and responsibility according to the text?

Authority always precedes responsibility

Responsibility always follows authority

Authority and responsibility are independent of each other

Authority should always follow responsibility (correct)

In the context of accountability, what does 'single accountability' mean?

Every person is accountable to top management (correct)

Accountability is shared among team members

Each person reports to multiple superiors

Each person is accountable to their subordinates

What does accountability ensure according to the text?

Work is done independently of the assigned duties

Authority is improperly used

Superiors are not accountable to top management

Work is done as planned and authority is properly used (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of authority in the text?

Right to criticize subordinates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of granting necessary authority to a person according to the text?

To ensure they can perform assigned duties effectively Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for authority to be given after assigning duties?

To prevent misuse of authority Signup and view all the answers

What does Keith Davis emphasize about organizations as social systems?

That organizations have dynamic environments, rather than static relations Signup and view all the answers

According to Netzer and Eye, what are resisters and exciters in an organization?

Forces generating tensions within the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge that modern organizations face, according to the text?

Dealing with a turbulent environment and fostering innovation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of linker forces in organizations, as hypothesized by Netzer and Eye?

Restoring balance within the organization Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to study the behavior climate of organizations in the modern society?

To develop more relevant strategies and modes of administration Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the scholars that added insights into the nature of modern organizations?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers