I have an answer for this now: line functions and staff functions. Line functions do the core work on the organization, while staff function “supports the organization with specialized advisory and support functions.”
My vague impression is that this labelling/terminology is fairly common among high-level management types, but that people in general likely wouldn’t be familiar with it.
I have an answer for this now: line functions and staff functions. Line functions do the core work on the organization, while staff function “supports the organization with specialized advisory and support functions.”
My vague impression is that this labelling/terminology is fairly common among high-level management types, but that people in general likely wouldn’t be familiar with it.