The Primary Purpose of Staff Authority Is to Provide Line

question 66

True/False

The primary purpose of staff authority is to provide line personnel with advice and counseling.

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Definitions:

Lawsuit

A legal action brought by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking a remedy for a wrong.

Negligence Per Se

A legal doctrine wherein an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.

Assumption of the Risk

A legal theory in personal injury cases where the plaintiff is considered to have voluntarily accepted a known risk associated with an activity or condition, possibly limiting the defendant's liability.

Comparative Negligence

A principle of tort law that compares the negligence of the conflicting parties and apportions damages accordingly.