Line authority gives a manager the ability to direct the work of _________.
A)other managers
B)any subordinate
C)only subordinates one level down
D)any subordinate, after consulting with the next higher level

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Line authority gives a manager the ability to directly supervise and give orders to any subordinate under their chain of command. Therefore, choice B, which states "any subordinate" is the correct answer.

Line Authority Gives a Manager the Ability to Direct the Work