In Order for an Individual to Supervise Effectively, What Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

In order for an individual to supervise effectively, what is the optimal span of control?

• A) Two to four people
• B) Four to six people
• C) No more than 10 people
• D) It depends on a number of factors.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A response acquired through learning to a stimulus that was once neutral but has become linked to an unconditioned stimulus due to conditioning.

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations; a simple form of learning.

Symbolic Interactionists

Sociologists who study society through the lens of symbolic interactionism, focusing on how people use symbols to create social life.

Racial Labels

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