Which of the following management theorists believed that workers ultimately grant managers their authority?
A)Chester Barnard
B)Max Weber
C)Mary Parker Follett
D)Elton Mayo

Question

Which of the following management theorists believed that workers ultimately grant managers their authority?
A)Chester Barnard  
B)Max Weber  
C)Mary Parker Follett  
D)Elton Mayo

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chester Barnard believed that managers only have authority when subordinates accept and recognize it. He introduced the concept of "acceptance theory of authority" which states that authority is not a property of the manager but a relationship between the manager and the subordinates who acknowledge it.

Which of the Following Management Theorists Believed That Workers Ultimately