According to Chester Barnard, in the context of cooperation and acceptance of authority, which of the following statements is true of a zone of indifference?
A) In this zone, managerial directives are not understood.
B) In this zone, managerial directives are inconsistent with the organization's purpose.
C) In this zone, managerial authority is automatically accepted.
D) In this zone, managerial authority is challenged.

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Chester Barnard introduced the concept of a "zone of indifference" which refers to the range of activities in which an employee is willing to comply with a manager's directives without questioning or resistance. In this zone, managerial authority is automatically accepted by employees. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the concept of a zone of indifference.

According to Chester Barnard, in the Context of Cooperation and Acceptance