Patricia is a first-line manager who makes important decisions with middle managers and other first-line managers. What type of authority best describes Patricia’s decision making?

a. informal authority
b. authority to inform
c. centralized authority
d. decentralized authority


d. decentralized authority

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In a star topology, when the central site fails

a. individual workstations can communicate with each other b. individual workstations can function locally but cannot communicate with other workstations c. individual workstations cannot function locally and cannot communicate with other workstations d. the functions of the central site are taken over by a designated workstation

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Historically, conventional distribution channels have provided channel leadership and have had the power to assign roles and manage conflict

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a quality of charismatic leaders?

A) high risk orientation B) minimum internal conflict C) emotional power base D) self-promoting personality

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