The line of authority extending from the top to the bottom of the organization is known as a(n)
A) informal organization.
B) line structure.
C) line-and-staff structure.
D) chain of command.
E) matrix structure.

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The chain of command is the line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the bottom, specifying who reports to whom.

The Line of Authority Extending from the Top to the Bottom