Question

As a benefits specialist in her company’s human resources department, Charlotte has the responsibility to advise and assist other personnel with regard to their various benefit options. Charlotte’s authority to help her company’s other employees is best described as ______.

Answer 1

Answer: Staff authority

Explanation: Staff authority is the position in which a person is assigned with the role of providing assistance, advice and related services to the members of any certain organizational department. They function as the advisory unit usually for line managers for making decision and achieving the goal.

The example mentioned in the question states about Charlotte's responsibility of providing the assistance so that the personnel can achieve the benefit. Example:- accounting, finance department members etc.