In viewing organisations as interlocking networks, managers serve as:
A) 'king pins' because everyone reports to them.
B) 'linking pins' because each manager acts as a superior in one functional group and as a subordinate in the next higher level one.
C) 'nerve centres' because they control the communication channels.
D) 'group processors' because they make the whole team work.
E) 'gatekeepers' because work flows upward and downward through their offices.

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Managers act as 'linking pins' in an organization, connecting different levels and groups by being a superior in one context and a subordinate in another, facilitating communication and coordination across the organization.

In Viewing Organisations as Interlocking Networks, Managers Serve As