Line and Staff Positions Differ in That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Line and staff positions differ in that:

• A)line positions usually are paid as hourly employees;staff positions usually are paid a salary.
• B)line positions have a smaller span of management than do staff positions.
• C)line positions have supervisory responsibility;staff positions have advisory responsibility.
• D)line positions usually are lower on the organization chart and report to staff positions.

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