During a meeting,Tammy,a branch manager for USA Bank,pointed to the corporate organization chart on the wall.Tammy remarked that "These people provide advice,recommendations,and research for us,and they are indicated with a dotted line.Laura (our CEO)and the vice presidents of our organization are up here,indicated on the organization chart by a solid line vertical line." _______ are indicated on the organization chart by a solid line ____,and ______ are indicated by a dotted line.
A)Line managers;temporary personnel
B)Line managers;personnel in training
C)Staff personnel;vital personnel
D)Line managers;part-time personnel
E)Line managers;staff personnel

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Line managers are indicated on the organization chart by a solid line because they have formal authority and are responsible for the daily operations of the organization. Staff personnel are indicated by a dotted line because they provide support and expertise to the line managers but do not have direct authority over them. The other options are not correct because they do not accurately describe the types of personnel indicated on the organization chart.

During a Meeting,Tammy,a Branch Manager for USA Bank,pointed to the Corporate