In the Context of Line-And-Staff Organizations, Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the context of line-and-staff organizations, which of the following is a difference between line managers and staff managers?

• A)Line managers do not report to anyone, whereas staff managers report to line managers.
• B)Line managers focus on accounting and human resources, whereas staff managers focus on production and marketing.
• C)Line managers supervise the functions that contribute directly to profitability, whereas staff managers supervise the functions that provide advice and assistance to the line departments.
• D)Line managers do not have any authority, whereas staff form the primary chain of authority in a company.

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