Ted, the Human Resources Manager, Is Reviewing a Batch of Resumes

question 190

Short Answer

Ted, the human resources manager, is reviewing a batch of resumes that are in response to a job advertisement in a local paper. After selecting six candidates, the resumes are sent to the sales manager for selection of the candidates to be interviewed. Ted has what kind of authority?
Line authority
Expert authority
Staff authority
Direct authority
Command authority

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Definitions:

External Suppliers

Third-party companies or entities that provide products or services to another company as part of the supply chain, outside of the purchasing company's organization.

Many-Suppliers Strategy

A procurement approach where a company sources its materials or products from a large number of suppliers to enhance competition and reduce supply risk.

Quality

The degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements or expectations.

Supply Chain

The entire system of producing and delivering a product or service, from the raw material stage to the end user, encompassing all processes and logistics.