Question

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.

• A. Both statements are correct
• B. Both are incorrect
• C. Only I is correct
• D. Only II is correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Both statements are correct

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