1.   All these convey an organisational unit headed by a line manager.

2.   During the time they have off they are kept in touch with what is going on at work by their line manager.

3.   If you are in any doubt about your entitlement then you should consult your line manager before you incur any expense.

4.   If you want to take a holiday, first ask your line manager.

5.   In most cases, you will be required to request permission from your line manager before engaging in any political activity.

6.   Nate Cocello allowed a knowing smile to cross his face at what he knew would be the natural reactions of line managers.

7.   One passionate advocate of appraisals is Canon Hardaker, whose lucid guidelines should be compulsory reading for many a line manager.

8.   The winning coalition of line managers would become prophetic as they were to become more dominant in subsequent meetings.

9.   They fail to court line managers in the operating groups who make the major Decisions.