Match the items of List – I with the items of List – II : List – I List – II a. Line authority i.…
Line authority gives a manager the direct right to command and direct the work of subordinates in their own department (iii); Staff authority gives the right to advise,…
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Match the items of List – I with the items of List – II :
List – I
List – II a. Line authority
i. Authority which gives the manager the right to advise other managers or employees. b. Staff authority
ii. The authority exerted by manager by virtue of other’s knowledge that he has access to top management. c. Implied authority
iii. The authority exerted by directing the activities of the people in his own department. d. Functional authority
iv. The authority exerted by a manager as co-ordinator of activities.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Line authority gives a manager the direct right to command and direct the work of subordinates in their own department (iii); Staff authority gives the right to advise, counsel, and assist other managers (i); Implied authority is exerted by virtue of others' perception that the person has close access to top management (ii); and Functional authority allows a specialist manager to coordinate or control specific activities across departments (iv).
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