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Statement I: Chester Barnard introduced the concept of the zone of indifference. Statement II: It refers to the range of orders a subordinate is willing to accept.

ABoth statements are correct

BBoth are incorrect

COnly I is correct

DOnly II is correct

Answer:

A. Both statements are correct

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  • Barnard believed authority exists only when subordinates accept it within their “zone of indifference”.


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