Span of Control Refers To

question 11

Multiple Choice

Span of control refers to:

• A) the number of individuals a supervisor can safely manage.
• B) the geographical area an incident covers.
• C) how many incident commanders are needed for a given MCI.
• D) how many division leaders an incident commander appoints.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change directly and proportionally with the level of production or business activity, such as materials and labor.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, indicating the contribution towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, remaining constant regardless of business activity.

Hourly Wage Rates

The amount of money paid for each hour of work, often used to compensate employees in part-time or variable-hour jobs.