Which of the following statements about first-line managers is true?
a.
they officially represent their organization to the external environment.
b.
they typically spend a large proportion of their time supervising the work of their subordinates.
c.
they are primarily responsible for implementing policies made by top managers.
d.
they make decisions about activities such as acquiring other companies and entering or abandoning various markets.
e.
they are typically involved in creating overall organizational strategies and goals.