What Is a Line Department

Line departments are government departments at the state level, with mandates related to specific thematic sectors. … A line department is generally headed by a state government Minister, assisted by a career bureaucrat, of the designation of Secretary, Principal Secretary or Commissioner, depending on seniority.

What is line department definition?

The administrative agencies which perform the functions that directly contribute to the achievement of primary or main purpose of Government organization, directing, making decision, command, control and supervision are “Line agencies”.

Which department can be considered a line department?

Marketing, labor relations, accounting & human resources. Ex: software company line department make and sell the product. in an Internet based company, line would be those that develop and manage online offerings & sales.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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