An advantage of line structure in organizations is that it
A) enables managers to make decisions quickly.
B) gives all employees the power to veto a decision, irrespective of hierarchy.
C) allows managers facing a decision to consult any and as many superiors as they wish.
D) does not require managers to possess a wide range of knowledge and skills.
E) allows managers to specialize in the one activity in which they are knowledgeable.

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A line structure has direct lines of authority that extend from the top manager to employees at the lowest level of an organization. This structure has a clear chain of command, which enables managers to make decisions quickly.

An Advantage of Line Structure in Organizations Is That It