Question

Patricia, the manager of Prime Health Club, was telling her new trainer that "I have many decisions to make in a day, and as the club manager, during the course of a week, I have to give orders to most of the 35 employees. Then there is my budget and the club resources, which I oversee." Patricia's _______ gives her the right to make decisions, give orders, and utilize resources.
a) delegation
b) responsibility
c) work specialization
d) power
e) authority

Answer 1

Answer:

Authority

Explanation:

Authority refers to the legal right to give instructions, or compel employees to act. It is the lawful rights of managers or supervisors in an organization to order their juniors. Authority permits top executives to make decisions on behalf of the organizations.

Patricia uses her authority as the manager to make decisions on behalf of the prime health club. Authority flows from top management down to the subordinates.  It cannot move from the bottom to the top.