A. The acceptance of authority theory
B. The formal authority theory
C. The competence theory
D. The organization theory
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The formal authority theory is also called traditional authority theory. Traditional authority (also known as traditional domination) is a form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruling regime is largely tied to tradition or custom. The main reason for the given state of affairs is that it ‘has always been that way’.
The formal authority theory is also called traditional authority theory. Traditional authority (also known as traditional domination) is a form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruling regime is largely tied to tradition or custom. The main reason for the given state of affairs is that it ‘has always been that way’.