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The traditional definition of staff positions includes
 
 

a. positions in the direct chain of command.
  b. only support positions.
  c. only advisory positions.
  d. those positions with specific responsibility for accomplishing the organization's
  goals.
  e. advisory or supportive positions.



Question 2

In comparison with line managers, staff managers have historically tended to be
 
 

a. younger.
  b. not as well educated.
  c. less ambitious.
  d. hired directly out of school.
  e. None of these.



Question 3

Which of the following would be considered a professional staff position?
 
 

a. Plant superintendent
  b. Special assistant to the president
  c. Chief legal counsel
  d. Assistant manager
  e. Assistant to the manager



Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes the future of line and staff managers?
 
 

a. Staff managers will become better educated.
  b. Line positions will lose some of their glamour.
  c. Staff positions will become more attractive.
  d. The distinction between line and staff will become less clear.
  e. Line positions will have decreased responsibility.
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