_____ personnel have direct authority about product decisions; ______ personnel give expert advice in specialized areas.
A)Top; lower
B)Staff; functional
C)Functional; staff
D)Line; staff
E)Staff; line

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Line personnel have direct authority over decisions in their areas, including product decisions. Staff personnel, on the other hand, provide expert advice and support services to line personnel but do not have direct authority over the main operations.

_____ Personnel Have Direct Authority About Product Decisions; ______ Personnel

_ Personnel Have Direct Authority About Product Decisions; __ Personnel