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Match the concept with its description. 1. Line authority; 2. Staff authority; 3. Functional authority; 4. Centralisation. Descriptions: (P) Advisory and supporting role to line managers; (Q) Direct superior-subordinate command relationship; (R) Authority over specified matters in departments outside one's own line; (S) Systematic concentration of decision-making power at the top.

The correct matching is line authority with direct command, staff authority with advisory support, functional authority with control over specified matters across departments, and centralisation with concentration of decision-making at the top. The other combinations misplace advisory or functional roles.

  1. A1-Q, 2-P, 3-R, 4-SCorrect
  2. B1-P, 2-Q, 3-S, 4-R
  3. C1-Q, 2-R, 3-P, 4-S
  4. D1-S, 2-P, 3-R, 4-Q

Explanation

Line authority is the direct command flowing from superior to subordinate (Q). Staff authority is advisory and supportive (P). Functional authority is limited authority over specific matters across departments (R). Centralisation is the concentration of decision power at the top (S). The other options swap staff or functional authority with line authority.

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