MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Human Resource Management, Absenteeism, Moritz Von Schwind
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Feb 06/13: based on the facts presented, classify and explain the current roles of the plant superintendent. Larry braxton, and the vice president of human resources, joyce newcombe, in relation to the absenteeism and termination policies and incident, using the concepts of staff, line and functional authority (6 marks) There are different kinds of authority that different types of managers have. When an individual has staff authority, they have the power to advise other managers but not direct them. This is similar to how a lawyer has to ability to advise their client but not make a decision for them. In the case study mount ridge engineering systems, joyce newcombe whom is the vice president of human resources for the company, is in a position of staff authority. This is the type of authority that people would more commonly think of when they hear the word authority .