Which type of exempt employee is typically responsible for supporting the work of an entire company and making up the "back office" staff?
A)Professional
B)Executive
C)Administrative
D)Computer professionals

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Exempt administrative employees are typically responsible for supporting the work of an entire company and making up the "back office" staff.
Key Takeaway: The so-called white-collar exemptions (executive, administrative, and professional) are often difficult to apply to real-life situations. One has to understand that those exemptions come with both salary and duties tests and that the exemptions follow certain underlying principles. The main white-collar exemptions are professional, executive, and administrative, but also include computer professionals and outside sales representatives.

Which Type of Exempt Employee Is Typically Responsible for Supporting