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[#496] Contingent plan to meet environmental pressure is
Correct Answer

(B) strategies

Explanation

Solution: Contingent plan to meet environmental pressure is strategies. A contingency plan is a plan devised for an outcome other than in the usual (expected) plan.

[#497] If the subordinates do not accept the command of their superior, then the superior cannot be said to have any authority over them is given in.
Correct Answer

(A) The acceptance of authority theory

Explanation

Solution: If the subordinates do not accept the command of their superior, then the superior cannot be said to have any authority over them is given in the acceptance of authority theory. Acceptance theory of authority states that a manager's authority rests on workers' acceptance of his right to give orders and to expect compliance. Workers have to believe that the manager can legitimately give orders and there is a legitimate expectation that the orders will be carried out.

[#498] A chronological sequence of steps to be undertaken to enforce a policy and to attain an objective is known as
Correct Answer

(C) procedures

Explanation

Solution: A chronological sequence of steps to be undertaken to enforce a policy and to attain an objective is known as procedures. Procedures explain how to accomplish a task. A procedure is sometimes called a work instruction.

[#499] The type of authority is invested with the persons by virtue of the office held by them is ________.
Correct Answer

(C) The competence theory

Explanation

Solution: The type of authority is invested with the persons by virtue of the office held by them is the competence theory. Competence motivation theory is a conceptual framework designed to explain individuals' motivation to participate, persist, and work hard in any particular achievement context.

[#500] The process of establishing a time sequence for the work is known as
Correct Answer

(B) schedules

Explanation

Solution: The process of establishing a time sequence for the work is known as schedules. Schedule management is the process of developing, maintaining and communicating schedules for time and resource. A schedule is the timetable for a project, programme or portfolio.