The primary difference between line managers and staff managers is that staff managers $q,$ and line managers $q,$

$q,$

a$.$ decide; advise

b$.$ advise; decide

c$.$ work in a for$-$profit organization; work in a not$-$for$-$profit organization

d$.$ work in a not$-$for$-$profit organization; work in a for$-$profit organization

e$.$ have responsibility over multiple organizational function; have responsibility over a single organizational function