Diana finally feels like she possesses real authority since she was promoted to supervisor a few months ago. It took some time to gain her subordinates' trust, but they now accept and stand by her decisions. This example demonstrates which theory?
A) The acceptance theory of authority
B) The expectancy theory of power
C) Servant leadership theory
D) Transformational leadership theory

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The acceptance theory of authority suggests that authority is derived from the acceptance of the leader's decisions by subordinates. Diana's authority is recognized because her subordinates accept and support her decisions.

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