Question

IL. Write short notes on the following statements:(Total 10 points, 5points each) 1. Explain the difference between line authority and staff authority. What type of authority do human resource managers have? 2.In some business situations, a person's race, nationality or religion may be a requirement for a job. Give some examples.

Answer 1

1. Ans

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LINE AUTHORITY AND STAFF AUTHORITY

LINE AUTHORITY	STAFF AUTHORITY
Line authority is the type of authority that reflects superior-subordinate relationships characterized by the power of decision making.	Staff authority refers to the right to advice on improving the effectiveness for line employees in performing their duties.
Line managers are responsible for directing, motivating and supervising employees towards achieving organizational	Main responsibility of line staff is to provide expert advice and support to line staff to allow smooth flow of operations.
Level of specialization is low in line authority.	High specialization is seen in staff authority.
Line authority is mostly suitable for small and medium scale organizations.	Staff authority can bring wider benefits for large-scale organizations.

What type of authority do human resource managers have?

Human Resource Managers Inside The Organization Are The Staff Managers Which Are Responsible For Creating And Assisting As Well As Advising The Line Managers In Multiple Areas Related To The Human Resource Management Such As A Recruiting, Hiring And Providing Compensation. Human Resource Managers Also Have The Line Authority In Their Own Department