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Definition of

line organization

General Management

hierarchy with line managers an organizational structure that is based on line management

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Definitions of ’line organization’ and meaning of ’line organization’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’line organization’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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