Jim, a marketing executive, has been assigned to handle the sales function. In his role, Jim is required to interact with clients and sell the company's products to the highest bidder. In this scenario, Jim possesses _____ authority.
A) implicit
B) implied
C) apparent
D) express

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Express authority is given explicitly through a written or spoken agreement, which is the case for Jim who was assigned to handle the sales function. Implicit authority is assumed based on the person's position, implied authority is not explicitly stated but reasonably inferred, and apparent authority refers to the authority that a third party assumes an individual has based on their conduct, appearance, or title.

Jim, a Marketing Executive, Has Been Assigned to Handle the Sales