A hierarchy of authority is ________. Most military organizations are known for having a strong hierarchy of authority.
A) also known as a division of labor
B) a control mechanism for making sure the right people do the right things at the right time
C) a diversity structure used in planning with recruiting, selection, and hiring
D) also known as work specialization
E) the arrangement of having discrete parts of a task done by different people

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The hierarchy of authority, or chain of command, is a control mechanism for making sure the right people do the right things at the right time. If coordinated effort is to be achieved, some people (namely, managers) need to have more authority, or the right to direct the work of others.

A Hierarchy of Authority Is ________