Which type of authority refers to employees' belief in the legality of rules and the right of those elevated to positions of authority to issue commands?
A) charismatic authority
B) rational-legal authority
C) traditional authority
D) competitive authority

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Rational-legal authority is based on the belief in the legality of rules and the right of those in positions of authority to issue commands. They are seen as legitimate because they operate within a formal system of laws and regulations.

Which Type of Authority Refers to Employees' Belief in the Legality