What Conditions Call for the Use of a Line-And-Staff Form

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Essay

What conditions call for the use of a line-and-staff form of organization? Explain the relationship of this form to the principle of unity of command.

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Definitions:

Palsgraf Case

A landmark case in American tort law that established the principle that negligence requires foreseeability of harm to the plaintiff.

Prima Facie

A Latin term meaning "at first sight" or "on its face," referring to evidence that, unless rebutted, is sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact.

Negligence

A failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.

Reasonable Standard Of Care

The degree of caution and concern an ordinarily prudent and rational person would use in similar circumstances.