Authority-The
right to make decisions, direct others work, and give orders.
Staff
authority-Staff authority gives the manager the right (authority) to advise
other managers or
employees.
Staff
manager-A manager who assists and advises line managers
Line authority-The authority exerted by an
HR manager by directing the activities of the people in his or
her own department and in service areas
(like the plant cafeteria).
Line
manager-A manager who is authorized to direct the work of subordinates and
is responsible for
accomplishing the organization s tasks.
Functional
authority-The authority exerted by an HR manager as coordinator of
personnel activities
