Which of the following employees would be considered as holding a line position?
A) Exxon Corporation's vice-president for government relations.
B) The controller of General Motors.
C) A secretary employed by Verizon Communications.
D) The manager of food and beverage services at Disney's Magic Kingdom.
E) None of the other answers are correct.

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A line position is directly involved in the organization's core activities, such as producing and selling goods or services. The manager of food and beverage services at Disney's Magic Kingdom is directly involved in these core activities, making it a line position. The vice-president for government relations and controller could be considered as holding a staff position, while a secretary is typically an administrative support staff.

Which of the Following Employees Would Be Considered as Holding