Ted, the human resources manager, is reviewing a batch of resumes that are in response to a job advertisement in a local paper. After selecting six candidates, the resumes are sent to the sales manager for selection of the candidates to be interviewed. Ted has what kind of authority?
A) Line authority
B) Expert authority
C) Staff authority
D) Direct authority
E) Command authority

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Ted has staff authority as he is responsible for supporting and advising the sales manager in the recruitment process, but does not have the power to make final decisions on hiring.

Ted, the Human Resources Manager, Is Reviewing a Batch of Resumes