In a Line-Staff Organizational Structure, the Maintenance Crew That Sweeps

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a line-staff organizational structure, the maintenance crew that sweeps the floors of Macy's Department Store at night would be

• A) line employees.
• B) staff employees.
• C) neither line nor staff.
• D) either line or staff.

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Definitions:

Cost Leadership

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Recessionary Period

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