JAMB Commerce 2001 Question 47

Question 47

Business Management

In the line type of organizational structure,

  1. A.the lines of authority are vertical
  2. B.there is the application of division of labour
  3. C.specialization is carried to a maximum degree
  4. D.the lines of authority are horizontal.
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Answer: A (the lines of authority are vertical)

Explanation

In a line organisation authority passes vertically from the top manager down to the lowest worker.