The Span of Control for a Manager

question 228

Multiple Choice

The span of control for a manager:

• A)is no longer a relevant issue in this day of computerized offices.
• B)varies somewhat from manager to manager,but most managers operate best with a span of control of about 9 employees.
• C)depends on a number of factors,and can vary from one manager to another.
• D)should never exceed 7 subordinates.

Recognize the various methods of archival research and their specific uses.

Distinguish between different research methodologies.

Appreciate the value and limitations of archival data in research.

Analyze how different times and contexts influence research outcomes.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Probability

The extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of possible cases.

Escape Conditioning

A learning process in which an organism learns to perform a behavior to terminate an aversive stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because it removes or diminishes a negative outcome or stimulus.