What Is the Difference Between a Line Organization and a Line-And-Staff

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a line organization and a line-and-staff organization?

• A) A line-and-staff structure has staff specialists who perform specific services or act as management advisers in particular areas.
• B) In a line-and-staff organization, each person may report to more than one supervisor.
• C) Line organizations are used in large firms, whereas most very small firms use a line-and-staff organization.
• D) The span of control in a line organization is larger than the span of control in a line-and-staff organization.

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Definitions:

Cork Cells

Specialized cells in the bark of a plant that are dead at maturity and serve to protect and waterproof the plant.

Collenchyma

Living cells with moderately but unevenly thickened primary cell walls; collenchyma cells help support the herbaceous plant body.

Xylem

Xylem is the type of plant tissue responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and stems, playing a critical role in plant vascular systems.

Periderm

The outer bark of woody stems and roots; composed of cork cells, cork cambium, and cork parenchyma, along with traces of primary tissues.