Each manager in an organization possesses certain amounts of authority. For example, the president possesses the most authority; the first-line supervisor, the least. According to Fayol, this is known as ________.
A) unity of command
B) esprit de corps
C) stability of tenure
D) scalar chain
E) decentralization

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According to Fayol's principles of management, the scalar chain refers to the hierarchy of authority in an organization, where each manager has a different level of authority based on their position. The president would have the highest level of authority, while the first-line supervisor would have the least amount of authority. This is in line with the concept of the scalar chain.

Each Manager in an Organization Possesses Certain Amounts of Authority