The Number of Employees a Supervisor Can Efficiently and Effectively

question 14

Multiple Choice

The number of employees a supervisor can efficiently and effectively direct is called span of control.Contemporary organizations find that ________ create flat organizations with fewer vertical levels.

• A)wide spans
• B)narrow spans
• C)specialized work teams
• D)assembly lines
• E)demanding tasks

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Definitions:

Monochronic Cultures

Cultures that value doing one task at a time, emphasizing schedules, punctuality, and a linear approach to organizing time.

Polychronic Cultures

Societies that value multitasking and the simultaneous handling of engagements over a focus on punctuality and schedules.

Cultural Intelligence

The capability to relate and work effectively across cultures, understanding and respecting cultural differences.

Self-awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, which can improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness.