Delmar works in the sales department of a toy manufacturer. Delmar has several very large retail customers that he spends the majority of time making sure they are well taken care of. What type of function would Delmar's activities be associated with?
A)staff
B)line
C)mechanistic
D)organic

Question

Delmar works in the sales department of a toy manufacturer. Delmar has several very large retail customers that he spends the majority of time making sure they are well taken care of. What type of function would Delmar's activities be associated with?
A)staff  
B)line  
C)mechanistic  
D)organic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Delmar's activities are associated with the line function, as he is directly involved in generating revenue for the company through sales to retail customers. The staff function typically supports line functions, while mechanistic and organic refer to organizational structures.

Delmar Works in the Sales Department of a Toy Manufacturer