Which term refers to specialists who provide support to line managers?

• A. Line managers
• B. Staff managers
• C. Recruitment
• D. Job description

Answer: (B)

Staff managers are specialists who provide support to line managers. They exist to offer expert advice and services in areas such as HR, IT, finance, or legal, helping line managers carry out their responsibilities more effectively without taking direct control of daily operations. Line managers are the ones who directly manage teams and production to achieve outputs, so they are not the specialists providing support. Recruitment and a job description aren’t about providing professional support to line managers; recruitment is the process of hiring, and a job description documents duties and responsibilities.