A purchasing department may be created because the hospital administrator cannot effectively handle all purchasing. What type of position authority has been created?
A)responsibility
B)staff authority
C)line authority
D)accountability

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Staff authority is created in this scenario because the purchasing department is established to advise and assist the hospital administrator in purchasing matters, which is a characteristic function of staff positions.

A Purchasing Department May Be Created Because the Hospital Administrator