Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Line-And-Staff Structures

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of line-and-staff structures?

• A)They result in both line and staff managers performing the same functions or tasks.
• B)They are limited to small organizations.
• C)They allow staff managers to have direct authority over line managers.
• D)They create ambiguous lines of communication.
• E)They fail to allow managers to have direct authority over subordinates in their own departments.

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