When a quality control specialist tells a production manager to adjust a machine to increase the quality of the product, he or she is using:
A) advisory authority.
B) unity of command.
C) functional authority.
D) line authority.

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Functional authority refers to the right to give orders within a specific area of expertise. In this case, the quality control specialist is exercising their specialized knowledge to direct the production manager to adjust a machine, which is a form of functional authority.

When a Quality Control Specialist Tells a Production Manager to Adjust