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In which direction does delegated authority flow?
AOutward towards customers
BUpward from subordinate to superior
CSideways between departments
DDownward from superior to subordinate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Downward from superior to subordinate
Authority is highest at the top and flows down the scalar chain from superior to subordinate.
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