Which of the following is true about line and staff functions?
A) Staff functions relate directly to the attainment of major organizational objectives.
B) Line functions are advisory and supportive in nature.
C) Staff people's authority is normally limited to making recommendations to line people.
D) Examples of staff functions include production and marketing of products and services.
E) Staff managers perform broader range of activities than line managers.

Question

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Staff people are hired to perform advisory and supportive roles, and their authority is limited to making recommendations to line people who make the final decisions.

Answer: E
 The staff managers perform a broader range of activities, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling, whereas the line managers are responsible for the core business activities such as production, marketing, and sales.

Therefore, the best choices are C and E.

Which of the Following Is True About Line and Staff