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A line function is a primary business activity that negatively affects income or the customer experience if it is interrupted. Line functions vary between businesses. These functions are directly related with the objectives of the enterprise.

This function provides authority to line manager over the subordinates.It is in the form of a series of steps,therefore involves SCALAR PRINCIPLE


The line of authority in organisation should be as clear as possible.This line starts from the top mannagement position to the subordinate positions.More clearer this line is , more effective will be the organisation as each level gets to know its responsibity and what share that level has in decision making.

The opposite of a line function is a staff function.