Brian, a Newly Appointed Finance Manager of a Tire Manufacturing

question 33

Multiple Choice

Brian, a newly appointed finance manager of a tire manufacturing company, has the power to command his subordinates irrespective of the number of years they have been in the organization. In this scenario, Brian most likely has _____.

• A) horizontal authority
• B) pseudo-authority
• C) line authority
• D) staff authority

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Workforce Knowledge

The collective skills, expertise, and understanding possessed by an organization’s employees.

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The set of abilities, knowledges, and skills that enable an employee to perform job tasks successfully.

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