In the Context of the Chain of Command in an Organization

question 90

Multiple Choice

In the context of the chain of command in an organization, which of the following is a difference between line authority and staff authority?

• A) Line authority is the right to advise but not command immediate subordinates, whereas staff authority is the right to command immediate subordinates.
• B) Line authority is the right to advise people who are not subordinates, whereas staff authority is the right to command people who are not subordinates.
• C) Line authority is the right to command immediate subordinates, whereas staff authority is the right to advise but not command people who are not subordinates.
• D) Line authority is the right of top managers to advise first-line managers, whereas staff authority is the right of first-line managers to command middle managers.

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