Employees with specific areas of expertise like accounting, law, and human resources, are usually given ________ authority, while managers of areas like production, finance, and marketing are usually given ________ authority.
A) line; staff
B) staff; line
C) functional; staff
D) team; staff
E) none of these

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Staff authority is typically given to specialized experts such as those in accounting, law, and human resources to advise and support line managers. Line authority, on the other hand, is granted to managers in charge of the core activities of the business like production, finance, and marketing, allowing them to make decisions and direct the work of subordinates.

Employees with Specific Areas of Expertise Like Accounting, Law, and Human