For a travel authorization that requires a hierarchical approval process involving the requestor's manager, division VP, and possibly an accountant based on the total amount, a structured and flexible approval mechanism is necessary.
* C. Cascading approval using an authority matrix: This configuration allows for the definition of approval authority levels and conditions in a centralized matrix. It can accommodate complex approval hierarchies and conditional logic (such as the need for an accountant's approval based on the total amount). An authority matrix provides the flexibility to dynamically determine the appropriate approvers based on case data, making it well-suited for implementing the specified approval process.
Cascading approval using when rules (A) could tailor the process but lacks the structured and centralized management of approvers offered by an authority matrix. Cascading approval directly through reporting lines (B and D) might not flexibly accommodate the conditional requirement for an accountant's approval.