Line authority provides:
A) Counsel, advice, support, and service in a person's area of expertise.
B) Direction to others requiring them to conform to decisions, policies, rules, and objectives.
C) Both a and b.
D) Neither a or b.

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Line authority refers to the authority of a higher level manager to direct the work of lower level employees and to make decisions that affect their work. This includes giving direction, setting policies and rules, and enforcing objectives. Option A refers to staff authority, which provides support and advice in a specific area of expertise but does not have the power to direct others.

Line Authority Provides