Brandon Holds a Staff Management Position with General Mills

question 50

Multiple Choice

Brandon holds a staff management position with General Mills.His position can best be described as

• A) part of the chain of command and supporting top management.
• B) not part of the chain of command but having authority over his subordinates.
• C) not part of the chain of command and not having authority over any other employees.
• D) in the chain of command and having authority over his department.
• E) having advisory authority and line authority within the organization.

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