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In a line-and-staff organization, staff personnel primarily:

1. Have direct command over production workers
2. Make all final decisions
3. Work only on the shop floor
4. Advise and support line managers

Answer

D. Advise and support line managers

Solution

Line positions contribute directly to the main objectives; staff positions provide expertise.

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