According to Henri Fayol, initiative refers to

A. shared feelings of comradeship, enthusiasm, or devotion to a common cause among members of a group.
B. the ability to act on one's own without direction from a superior.
C. the justice, impartiality, and fairness to which all organizational members are entitled.
D. the methodical arrangement of positions to provide the organization with the greatest benefit and to provide employees with career opportunities.
E. obedience, energy, application, and other outward marks of respect for a superior's authority.


Answer: B

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