When chief executive officers have authority delegated by the senior executive to whom they report and they are granted a part of authority of their line superior, this is known as:
Staff authority occurs when individuals (such as a chief executive officer or department head) are given delegated authority by their superior but do not sit directly in the operational chain of command. They support line functions by providing recommendations, analysis, and specialized services. Unlike line authority, which involves direct supervision, staff authority enables influence through expertise or policy.
Financial authority (A) pertains to budget control.
Control authority (B) is not a formal organizational term.
Dominance authority (D) is not used in standard management structures.
[References:, , ASIS POA Manual – Line and Staff Authority, , PSP Study Guide – Organizational Governance and Security Management Principles, ]
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