Travis, the advertising manager of a photo imaging company, is responsible for compiling a list of the company's potential advertising sources for the upcoming year. However, he assigns this task to his immediate subordinates so that he can focus on project scheduling. In the context of organizational authority, which of the following is best illustrated in this scenario?
A) Staff authority
B) Centralization of authority
C) Delegation of authority
D) Concentrated authority

c) Delegation of Authority

Explanation:

Organisational Authority is defined as the hierarchy in a company from top level management to entry level employees. The types of organisational authority can have an impact on a company's productivity and cohesiveness between employees and members of management. There are various levels of organisational authority. They are given birth to as a function of delegation of authority.

They are:

Delegation of Authority is the act of entrusting someone else to do parts of your job.

It may also be referred to as the subdivision and sub-allocation of powers to the subordinates in order to achieve effective results.

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