When Line Managers in an Organisation Encounter Issues That a Staff

question 23

Multiple Choice

When line managers in an organisation encounter issues that a staff member with specialised expertise can assist with, the staff member they consult with has ___ authority.

• A) advisory
• B) centralised
• C) functional
• D) line
• E) decentralised

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Definitions:

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