Question

country where staff and line agency were originated​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Staff agencies perform secondary functions in administration: Line agencies perform primary function as they work to achieve the main purpose for which an organization came into existence. Staff agency perform secondary function as they merely help, support and advice the line agencies to achieve their purpose.

Answer 2

In the late 19th century, line agencies and employees were first formed in the United States. With the creation of the General Staff in 1903, they were first used in a military environment.

• The line units, who were in charge of carrying out combat operations, need support and counsel from the General Staff. The staff units were divided into functional groups including operations, logistics, and intelligence. Later, both commercial companies and government organisations embraced the concept of staff and line agency.
• In this situation, the staff agency provides support and expertise in areas like human resources, finance, and legal affairs while the line agency is in charge of the organization's primary activities such as production or service delivery.

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