Barnard maintains that authority will be accepted under all the following conditions, EXCEPT when ________.
A) the individual believes the order is consistent with the purpose of the organization
B) the individual can understand the order being communicated
C) the individual sees the order as compatible with his or her personal interests
D) the individual is mentally and physically able to comply with the order
E) the individual considers informal communication channels to be more credible than formal ones

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According to Barnard, authority will be accepted when the individual believes the order is consistent with the purpose of the organization, can understand the order being communicated, sees the order as compatible with his or her personal interests, and is mentally and physically able to comply with the order. The only exception is when the individual considers informal communication channels to be more credible than formal ones.

Barnard Maintains That Authority Will Be Accepted Under All the Following