Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Help a Manager

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to help a manager increase his or her span of control?

• A)shifting responsibilities to staff departments
• B)adopt Theory Z
• C)eliminate the position of one or two supervisors who currently report to the manager
• D)substitute machines for the work of several workers
• E)develop an additional layer of hierarchy above the manager

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Definitions:

Networked Individualism

A social structure wherein individuals operate in networks of relationships rather than bounded social groups, facilitated by digital communication technologies.

Online Environments

Virtual spaces facilitated by the internet where individuals can interact, share information, and participate in various activities.

Empirical Grounding

The basis of knowledge or theory through observation and experience rather than purely theoretical or abstract reasoning.

Social Activism

The act of advocating for, challenging, or demanding changes in society through various forms of political, social, or environmental efforts.