The acceptance theory of authority states that:
A) The supervisor has the power and the right to issue directives in order to accomplish the tasks assigned to the department.
B) Managerial authority is not granted to an individual but rather to the position the individual holds at that time.
C) Managers do not have authority unless employees recognize and agree to it.
D) It is better for a supervisor not to display power or formal authority.

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The acceptance theory of authority states that managers do not have authority unless employees recognize and agree to it. This means that employee acceptance is necessary for manager's authority to be effective. Option A is a description of the classical theory of authority, while option B is a description of the positional theory of authority. Option D is not related to any theory of authority.

The Acceptance Theory of Authority States That