A certain IT company has a legal services department which is responsible for providing timely assistance and advice on matters relating to contracts, liability, governance, and regulations. Which of the following types of authority do the legal advisors within this organization possess?
A) line authority
B) functional authority
C) staff authority
D) traditional authority
E) informal authority

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The legal advisors within the IT company's legal services department have staff authority, as they provide advice and assistance as staff rather than making decisions or exercising formal control over other departments or employees (line authority) or having specialized authority over certain functions or tasks (functional authority). Traditional authority is based on traditional or historical roles or hierarchies, but is not applicable in this context, and informal authority is based on personal relationships or networks, which is also not relevant in this situation.

A Certain IT Company Has a Legal Services Department Which