Company Z has an organizational hierarchy with salespeople at the bottom, who report to regional sales managers, who in turn report to a director of marketing. The director of marketing reports to the CEO. This is an example of which of Fayol's principles of management?
A)centralization
B)division of labor
C)line of authority
D)equity
E)discipline

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This hierarchy exemplifies the "line of authority" principle, where a clear chain of command is established from the top (CEO) to the bottom (salespeople).

Company Z Has an Organizational Hierarchy with Salespeople at the Bottom