Line authority is best defined as a manager's right to ________.
A) use flexible decision-making powers
B) advise other managers or employees
C) advocate on behalf of his or her department
D) issue orders to other managers or employees

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Line authority is a manager's right to issue orders to other managers or employees, which creates a superior-subordinate relationship. Staff authority refers to a manager's right to assist and advise other managers or employees, which creates an advisory relationship.

Line Authority Is Best Defined as a Manager's Right to ________