Which of the following statements regarding authority are (is) not true?
A.
Managers do not need authority to manage employees.
B.
Managers and leaders should have authority.
C.
Authority gives managers the right to give instruction.
D.
Authority should be based on the management level of the manager.
E.
Final authority lies with the owners or the shareholders.
A. Managers do not need authority to manage employees.
The statement that is not true regarding authority is:
A. Managers do not need authority to manage employees.
Managers do need authority in order to effectively manage employees. Authority provides managers with the power and legitimacy to direct and influence employee behavior, allocate resources, and make decisions. Without authority, managers would not have the necessary means to carry out their responsibilities and guide the actions of their subordinates. Therefore, statement A is not true.