Who has direct charge of you on the job?

• A. Subordinates
• B. Peers and Team Members
• C. Self
• D. Immediate Supervisor

Answer: (D)

Direct charge refers to the person who has formal authority over your day-to-day work and performance. The immediate supervisor is the one who assigns tasks, sets priorities, provides guidance, monitors progress, and conducts feedback and performance evaluations. This supervision is the direct line of responsibility for how you perform and develop in your role.

Subordinates don’t supervise you; they report to someone else. Peers and team members collaborate with you but don’t have formal authority over your work. You’re responsible for your own tasks, but the person who has direct charge over you is the immediate supervisor.