Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Activities classified for line authority differ in each organization.
  2. For small organization, all positions may be line positions.
  3. Staff authority is based on expert power. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1,2 and 3

  2. Only 1 and 2

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. Only 1 and 3

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: line authority activities do vary across organizations based on their structure and functions. Statement 2 is correct: in small organizations, there may be no separate staff positions, so all positions can be line positions. Statement 3 is correct: staff authority derives from expert knowledge and advisory capacity rather than command authority. All three statements accurately describe organizational authority concepts.

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