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Who introduced the concept of "zone of indifference"?

AHenry Fayol

BHerbert Simon

CChester Barnard

DPeter Drucker

Answer:

C. Chester Barnard

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  • Barnard suggested that subordinates accept authority within a "zone of indifference".


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