In a small family bookstore, Miguel owns the shop and his daughter, Ana, helps him manage it. Carlos is employed as a bookseller and reports directly to Ana. Whose permission does Carlos need to change the layout of the children's book section, and why? If there's a staff meeting, who is likely to lead the discussion regarding store policies? Provide a very brief response.
Carlos needs Ana's permission to change the layout of the children's book section because she is his immediate manager, and thus she oversees his work. As Ana helps manage the bookstore, decisions related to the store layout would typically fall under her purview. Miguel, being the owner, ultimately has authority over all decisions but delegates the day-to-day management to Ana.

In a staff meeting discussing store policies, the discussion would likely be led by Miguel since he is the owner of the bookstore. However, because Ana helps manage the store, it is also possible that she could lead the discussion, especially if the policies being discussed are within the scope of her management responsibilities. Between the two, the one to lead would depend on the specific arrangements they have made within their management roles.