An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for the ____________ and not the individual.

• A. Position
• B. Organization
• C. Department
• D. Supervisor

Answer: (A)

Authority and accountability in organizations are attached to the job position, not to the individual who fills it. In an airport setting, the duties, standards, and decision-making expectations belong to the position you hold—the role’s responsibilities travel with the job, ensuring consistent leadership and policy enforcement even when different people occupy the role. That’s why the airport executive must understand they work for the position, not the person currently in it. This preserves continuity, fairness, and alignment with organizational goals, and it strengthens accountability and the chain of command regardless of staffing changes. The broader organization and the department provide context, while a supervisor is a person, not the enduring locus of authority.