Which of the Following Best Defines Staff Authority

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines staff authority?

A) It is the right to command immediate subordinates in the chain of command.
B) It is the right to advise but not command others who are not subordinates in the chain of command.
C) It is an activity that contributes directly to creating or selling a company's products.
D) It is an activity that does not contribute directly to creating or selling a company's products but instead supports line activities.