According to Chester Barnard,which of the following statements is true about a zone of indifference?
A) In this zone, managerial requests are not understood.
B) In this zone, managerial directives are inconsistent with the purpose of an organization.
C) In this zone, managerial requests are automatically accepted.
D) In this zone, managerial authority is challenged.

Question

According to Chester Barnard,which of the following statements is true about a zone of indifference? 
A) ​In this zone, managerial requests are not understood. 
B) ​In this zone, managerial directives are inconsistent with the purpose of an organization. 
C) ​In this zone, managerial requests are automatically accepted. 
D) ​In this zone, managerial authority is challenged.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Chester Barnard, a zone of indifference refers to a range of activities within which managerial directives are accepted by subordinates without questioning or resistance. It is the area reflecting the realm of authority in which an individual should normally acquiesce in directives from a superior. Therefore, option C stating that in this zone, managerial requests are automatically accepted matches the definition given by Barnard.

According to Chester Barnard,which of the Following Statements Is True