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Management · Q130

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 130

Q130

Which theory is also called traditional authority theory

A.
The acceptance of authority theory
B.
The formal authority theory
Answer
C.
The competence theory
D.
The organization theory

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The formal authority theory is also called traditional authority theory. Traditional authority (also known as traditional domination) is a form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruling regime is largely tied to tradition or custom. The main reason for the given state of affairs is that it 'has always been that way'.