When line managers in an organization encounter issues that a staff member with specialized expertise can assist with, the staff member they consult with has ___ authority.

Advisory Authority

Explanation:

The function of a staff workers is to create, develop collect and analyse information which in turn will flow to the line manager in the form of advice

Advisory

Explanation:

A staff with advisory authority is a professional that has years of experience or expertise and provides consultancy services when called upon. If and when members of an organization (such as a line manager) encounter issues that are beyond their expertise, it's the job of an advisor to provide advice on a course of action to be taken. The advisor assists the leader/organization in formulating long-range goals and in planning and initiating short term projects and as such help management (line managers) make decisions.