In a consulting firm, the consultants have _________ authority since their work directly contributes to the bottom line, whereas consultants in a manufacturing firm have _ authority because they are used in an advisory capacity.
A)planning; line
B)controlling; line
C)organizing; staff
D)line; staff

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In a consulting firm, consultants have line authority because their decisions and work directly impact the firm's main business and its bottom line. In a manufacturing firm, consultants typically have staff authority, meaning they advise and support the line functions but do not have direct authority over the primary business activities.

In a Consulting Firm, the Consultants Have _________ Authority Since