In a line organization:
A) Each person has clearly defined responsibilities and reports to an immediate supervisor.
B) There is line and staff authority.
C) Each person reports to two supervisors and has overlapping responsibilities.
D) All of the above.

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In a line organization, each person has clearly defined responsibilities and reports to an immediate supervisor. Option B is incorrect because staff authority is not part of a line organization. Option C is incorrect because overlapping responsibilities and reporting to two supervisors are characteristics of a matrix organization, not a line organization.

In a Line Organization