Multiple choice

Luther Gullick's POSDCORB represents the functions of:

  1. line agency

  2. staff agency

  3. operational agency

  4. controlling agency

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Explanation

Luther Gullick's POSDCORB acronym describes the functional duties of a chief executive, who is the head of the line organization. These functions (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting) are the core activities required to manage the primary operations of an agency. While some are support-like, they define the work of the executive line.