Which of the following persons would occupy a line position in a department store?
I. Sales manager
II. Manager, furniture department
III. Manager, advertising department
IV. Manager, personnel department
A) Only I
B) Only I and II
C) Only I, II, III
D) I, II, III, IV

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A line position in a department store is usually involved in the actual selling of the products and services offered by the store. Thus, a sales manager and a manager of a specific department, such as furniture, would occupy a line position as they are directly responsible for the sales operations. Managers of advertising and personnel departments would occupy staff positions, as they support the sales operation but are not involved directly in the selling process. Therefore, only I and II would be considered line positions in a department store.

Which of the Following Persons Would Occupy a Line Position