According to the traditional view of organizations, ____ can be delegated downward.

A) authority
B) informal power
C) hierarchy
D) formal power
E) responsibility

Delegated

The process by which authority and responsibilities are transferred from one person to another, while still retaining accountability for the outcomes.

Authority

The right or power assigned to an individual or organization to make decisions, give orders, and enforce obedience.

Traditional View

A perspective or approach that emphasizes historical precedence and the continuity of certain values, practices, and institutions over time.