What type of authority emanates from assignment to specific billets within the organization?

• A. Organizational
• B. Personal
• C. Territorial
• D. Moral

Answer: (A)

Authority that comes from being assigned to a specific position within the organization is organizational authority. It is formal power attached to the billet itself, granted by the organization to the person holding that post to carry out the duties and direct others within the scope of the job. This type of authority is defined by the job description and the organizational structure, and it typically transfers with the position even if the individual occupant changes.

This differs from personal authority, which rests on an individual’s character, expertise, or charisma rather than the formal role. Territorial authority derives from a geographic domain, and moral authority stems from ethical conduct and trust—neither of which are tied to a formal office.