Question
A senior manager in Human resources could have what type of authority over a purchasing manager?
A.
Line authority
B.
Staff authority
C.
No authority
D.
Dotted line authority
A.
Line authority
B.
Staff authority
C.
No authority
D.
Dotted line authority
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**C. No authority**
In most organizational structures, a senior manager in Human Resources typically does not have direct authority over a purchasing manager, as the purchasing manager is part of a different department (such as procurement or operations). They would generally operate independently, focusing on their respective areas of expertise. However, there could be instances of collaboration or influence, but that does not constitute formal authority.
**C. No authority**
In most organizational structures, a senior manager in Human Resources typically does not have direct authority over a purchasing manager, as the purchasing manager is part of a different department (such as procurement or operations). They would generally operate independently, focusing on their respective areas of expertise. However, there could be instances of collaboration or influence, but that does not constitute formal authority.