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iii.   Lack of proper understanding 
 
Though the authority of line and staff may be clear, yet in practice, 
people may fail to understand the exact nature. They may overstep and 
this might result in mistrust. 
i.  For creating harmony among line managers and staff people, the 
following are the suggestions: 
ii.  Line people who have the ultimate responsibility should have 
authority to make operating decisions. 
iii.  Staff people may be granted functional authority. 
iv.  Persuasion is always better than strict direction. 
v.  Periodic coordination meeting can solve many problems.