Priya is an associate and therefore a lower-ranking lawyer within the law firm, while Amit is a partner, which places him higher in the firm's hierarchy. Anand, who is an immediate supervisor to Priya and reports to Amit, acts as a middle layer between Priya and Amit in the organizational structure.

Given this hierarchy, Priya does not have the authority to assign a case to Amit because associates do not have the jurisdiction over partners - the flow of case assignment typically goes from higher authority to lower authority within a law firm. Each rank has its specific roles and responsibilities, and the task of assigning cases usually rests with those at a partner or higher supervisory level. As an associate, Priya's role is generally to work on cases assigned to her by her supervisor, Anand, or by a partner like Amit, but not the other way around.
Amit is a partner in a law firm, and Priya is an associate at the same firm. Anand is Priya's immediate supervisor, and he reports directly to Amit. Can Priya assign a case to Amit to work on? Why or why not? Provide a very brief response.