Multiple choice

The concept of 'line' and 'staff' is borrowed from:

  1. police administration

  2. military administration

  3. revenue administration

  4. development administration
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The distinction between 'line' (those who execute primary tasks) and 'staff' (those who provide support and advice) originated in military organizations. In the military, line officers lead combat units while staff officers handle logistics, planning, and intelligence. This model was later adopted by civil administration and business management to organize complex tasks.

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