Which of the following statements is true of knowledge workers?

A) They prefer working under an authoritative leader over working autonomously.
B) They require little or no specialized training.
C) They are usually experts in some abstract information base.
D) They include blue-collar workers.

Knowledge Workers

Are employees whose jobs are primarily concerned with the acquisition and application of knowledge. They contribute to an organization through what they know and how they can apply what they know.

Authoritative Leader

A leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members, often focusing on clear, explicit directives.

Specialized Training

Training programs designed to develop expertise in a specific area or skill.