The acceptance theory of authority states that:
A)the authority that a supervisor holds need not have to be legally or officially recognized.
B)managerial authority is not granted to an individual but rather to the position the individual holds at that time.
C)managers do not have authority unless employees recognize and agree to it.
D)it is better for a supervisor not to display power or formal authority.

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The acceptance theory of authority emphasizes that managers only have authority if their employees recognize it and agree to follow their directions. The other options, while related to leadership and authority, do not accurately describe the acceptance theory.

The Acceptance Theory of Authority States That