Which of the following types of authorities are found in most organizations? (a) Division Authority (b)…
In organizational structure, the three recognized types of authority are Line Authority (direct supervisory command down the chain of command), Staff Authority (advisory and…
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Which of the following types of authorities are found in most organizations?
(a) Division Authority
(b) Line Authority
(c) Staff Authority
(d) Functional Authority
Choose the correct option from the following options:
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Correct answer D
In organizational structure, the three recognized types of authority are Line Authority (direct supervisory command down the chain of command), Staff Authority (advisory and support role to line managers), and Functional Authority (right delegated to a specialist to control specified processes or policies across other departments). 'Division Authority' is not a distinct theoretical classification of organizational authority.
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