PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 68 of 70
A formal, unbroken line of authority that explicitly details exactly who reports to whom from the Board of Directors all the way down to the factory floor is called the:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) Chain of command
Explanation
The chain of command establishes the formal hierarchy of authority and communication pathways within an organization.
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