Around the third week of a college class,a professor decides she's had enough,is tired of dealing with bureaucracies,and wants out.So one day,instead of coming to class,she flies to Tahiti and sells souvenirs on the beach.If this happened,the college would simply assign a substitute to finish the course.What does this tell you about the nature of the authority wielded by a professor?
A) It is a legal-rational authority.
B) It is ultimately backed by coercion.
C) It is primarily supported by persuasion.
D) It is based on the personal qualities, or charisma, of the individual professor.

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The authority of a professor is legal-rational, meaning it is based on a system of rules and procedures established by the institution, not on the individual professor's personal qualities or charisma.

Around the Third Week of a College Class,a Professor Decides