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In which organizational structure do line officers have authority, but staff provide advice and support?

AFunctional Structure

BLine & Staff Structure

CCommittee Structure

DMatrix Structure

Answer:

B. Line & Staff Structure

Read Explanation:

  • The Line & Staff Structure combines direct authority of line officers with advisory staff, as seen in government ministries and large organizations, balancing authority with expertise.


Related Questions:

Consider the following statements regarding the central tenets and features of classical theory:

  1. Division of labour is the foundational principle, emphasizing specialization to maximize efficiency and economy in organizations.

  2. The theory posits that administration is context-independent, with principles of universal validity applicable across public and private sectors.

  3. Unlike scientific management, classical theory focuses exclusively on shop-floor efficiency without addressing broader organizational processes.

According to Joan Woodward’s Contingency Theory, which of the following correctly matches the type of production system with its example?
The contingency theory of administration focuses on:

Consider the following statements about Fayol's elements and principles of administration:

  1. Fayol's POSDCORB framework includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting as core functions.

  2. The principle of scalar chain refers to the hierarchical line of authority, ensuring order and clear communication pathways.

  3. Fayol viewed principles as rigid, absolute rules without flexibility, insisting on identical application in all conditions.

Column I (Thinkers)

Henry Fayol

Luther Gulick

Lyndall Urwick

J.D. Mooney

Column II (Contributions)

A. POSDCORB framework

B. Fourteen principles of administration

C. Span of control principle (5-6 subordinates)

D. Scalar process and coordination as primary principle