Within an organization which of the following would be typically considered to be a "staff" function?
A) Marketing
B) Production
C) HR
D) Both A and C

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HR is typically considered a "staff" function, meaning that they support and advise other functions within the organization but do not directly produce goods or services. Marketing may be considered a "line" or "staff" function depending on the organization, as they may both create and support the production and sale of goods/services. Production is typically considered a "line" function as they directly produce goods or services.

Within an Organization Which of the Following Would Be Typically