Sources of line-staff conflict include ___________.
A)the staff specialist may be loyal to a discipline,while the line manager may be loyal to the organization
B)line managers fear that staff specialists will encroach on their jobs and thereby diminish their authority and power
C)that in many cases,generalists are younger than staff managers
D)A and B

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Both options A and B are sources of line-staff conflict. Staff specialists may prioritize their discipline over the organization's goals, which can lead to conflicts with line managers who prioritize the organization's goals. Line managers may also fear that staff specialists will encroach on their jobs and reduce their power, which can create tension between the two groups. Option C is not a source of line-staff conflict.

Sources of Line-Staff Conflict Include ___________