Conflict Between Line and Staff Functions Typically Stems from Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

Conflict between line and staff functions typically stems from which of the following sources?

• A)An organic structure
• B)Incompatible performance criteria
• C)Status inconsistencies
• D)Task interdependencies

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