The three main types of authority that can exist within an organization are ________.
A)line authority,staff authority,and formal authority
B)staff authority,informal authority,and formal authority
C)line authority,staff authority,and functional authority
D)line authority,functional authority,and formal authority
E)formal authority,informal authority,and functional authority

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The three main types of authority within an organization are line authority, staff authority, and functional authority. Line authority refers to the direct chain of command, staff authority involves advisory roles, and functional authority grants specific rights over activities in other departments.

The Three Main Types of Authority That Can Exist Within