Employees with the formal authority to issue orders,make policy decisions,and enforce discipline are classified as:
A)line personnel.
B)chain of command managers.
C)organizational specialists.
D)staff personnel.

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Line personnel have the formal authority to make policy decisions, issue orders, and enforce discipline. They are directly responsible for achieving the goals of the organization and are also known as operational or production personnel. Chain of command managers are a component of the line personnel who are responsible for maintaining the flow of authority within the organization. Organizational specialists are staff personnel who provide expert advice and support to line personnel.

Employees with the Formal Authority to Issue Orders,make Policy Decisions,and