Authority can be classified as follows:
1. Line Authority
It is also known as top to bottom authority as it flows from to bottom level. Line authority can be easily delegated and withdrawn easily as per the need of the organization. Departmental heads or managers posses line authority.
2. Staff Authority
Employees with staff authority do not have decision making power. They only support, assist, and advised the line manager. Staff authority gives the suggestive opinions and advice to the line authority but they do not have the power of giving decision. Decision can be made by line authority only. The legal advisers, consultants and the assistants to the manger posses staff authority.
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3. Functional Authority
This is the function based authority. Managers of functional authority are the experts and specialists. They can supervise the work of subordinates related to their functions in all departments. This authority can be given to the specialists for their specific task only. Quality control managers and personnel managers posses functional authority.
